Tender

Provision of Business Related Workshop Facilitation Services to Nottingham Trent University

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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08 Mar 2019 at 12:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University is seeking tender submissions for the "Provision of Business Related Workshop Facilitation Services," aimed at providing high-quality workshop design and facilitation for established SMEs in the D2N2 area. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 14th March 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 18th March 2019 and will last for 18 months, concluding on 31st October 2020. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically design consultancy services, and has a budget of £25,000. The workshops will take place at Nottingham Trent University's facilities located in Nottingham, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs, particularly those in sectors such as technology, advertising, marketing, legal, and engineering, to engage in B2B workshops and enhance their operational capabilities. Companies with experience in designing and facilitating workshops, as well as a track record of supporting established firms, will find this procurement particularly relevant. The successful bidder will not only contribute to the growth and sustainability of participating businesses but also gain a foothold in delivering valuable market intelligence and fostering relationships with SMEs in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Business Related Workshop Facilitation Services to Nottingham Trent University

Notice Description

Project Overview 1. High Level Skills Who is eligible for support? Start-up/new and established businesses (SMEs) based in the D2N2 area * An SME is defined as having a headcount of less than 250 and a turnover of not more than EUR50 million or a balance sheet total of not more than EUR43 million. * SMEs who have not received De Minimis aid of more than EUR200,000 granted over a period of three years. * SMEs who have not received De Minimis aid of more than EUR200,000 granted over a period of three years. 2. The Agreement - Workshop Design and Facilitation Services This procurement exercise is seeking to appoint a professional service provider to work closely with High Level Skills staff to design and delivery high-quality services to support participants of the programmes. We are seeking experienced individuals with a track record of working with established SMEs, to support the objectives of the programmes. * Workshop design & facilitation for established businesses (ESTs) Contract Commencement/Period The Agreement shall commence from the date of confirmation of the contract, and this award is for an 18-month period (until October 2020). The number of repeat sector workshops will vary depending on demand. A minimum of 10 workshops will be delivered, with a total maximum of 20 workshops. Additional information: Specification for Required Service Activities Market Intelligence: Talent in X sector workshop Request of a supplier required supporting design and delivery of B2B workshops for established SMEs in the D2N2 area. These workshops are called Market Intelligence: Talent in X sector. The workshop will engage 8-10 SMEs from a specific sector, whereby we'll be presenting market intelligence around the theme of graduate talent. Each workshop has two main features (Part 1) Market intelligence about Talent trends in their sector, as well as presenting any overarching sector opportunities/challenges (Part 2) An interactive graduate attraction plan, offering bespoke consultation to SMEs and to generate discussions on - Sector specific activity on NTU campus - Preferred HE attraction methods - Future skills gaps - Arising sector challenges - Diversity and Social mobility agenda - NTU alumni mapping - Future company growth and sustainability We want the supplier to (1) Undertake sector research to support design of content. There will be some internal sector information available that our academic and professional colleagues will share at design stage. (2) Design of workshop content for Part 1 and Part 2. (3) Design work template needed for Part 2 activity. (4) Workshop facility @ 3 hrs/session (5) Provide resources to enable NTU staff to deliver future workshops The design should be done in collaboration with NTU Employability staff and sector intelligence officer. The objective is: - Share and increase awareness of industry specific opportunities and challenges, with focus on futureproofing your Talent needs - Improve business capability to recruit NTU students/graduates - Support business to scale-up resulting in new job creation - Grow relationship with targeted SMEs, the graduate attraction plan should aid exclusivity with NTU The Employability team will recruit employers for this scheme. Identified sectors for the workshop: Technology Advertising, Marketing & PR Manufacturing & Engineering Creative Architecture Legal Construction Film & Media Professional Services Food & Drink Over the course of 18 months (April 2019-October 2020), we would repeat popular sector workshops, in total there would be 10-20 workshops, engaging a total of 100-200 SMEs. Each workshop is 3-hour intervention and will be held at NTU. A representative from Employability Team and our Sector Intelligence officer will be attending each workshop. The supplier need to act professionally and manage NTU's reputation, when working with the employers. Requirements, in addition to those listed under 'Mandatory Requirements' above, for each category of service delivery are outlined below. Workshop Design and Facilitation Services Workshop design/facilitators will be required t

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb73d4f-0309-43c5-b9c6-792663aea1b2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

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