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BT149 - Developing a Baseline Evidence Base for a Westminster Skills Strategy

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2024 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has awarded a contract for developing a baseline evidence base for a Westminster Skills Strategy to Volterra Partners LLP. This project, identified under the title "BT149 - Developing a Baseline Evidence Base for a Westminster Skills Strategy," falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services (CPV code 73200000). The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract commenced on 25th November 2024, running until 31st January 2025. The primary aim is to gather local skills provision, demand, and supply information to develop the Skills Strategy under the Fairer Economy plan 23-26. The work will be carried out in London, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £33,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), and the final tender period ended on 2nd October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The project aims to establish strong partnerships with local training providers and employers, focusing on improving pathways to employment for Westminster residents. Businesses with expertise in local labour market analysis, skills development, and stakeholder engagement will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Participating in this tender can enhance a company's portfolio and strengthen its reputation in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT149 - Developing a Baseline Evidence Base for a Westminster Skills Strategy

Notice Description

The Council's Economy & Skills team and the newly established Education, Employment & Skills Board as part of the Fairer Economy plan 23-26 seeks to gather information about local skills provision, demand, and supply to inform the development of the Skills Strategy. This piece of work is intended to fill a perceived gap in local evidence. In particular, baseline evidence is required to inform the following Council aims: (i) Working closely with local training providers and industry partners to improve pathways to employment, prioritising building partnerships with industries and individual employers who are most likely to employ Westminster residents in productive, high-quality jobs (ii) Understanding the relative importance of building strong partnerships with local training providers and employers vs. the need to cast a wider net e.g. at a London-wide level. (iii) Improving local services that help inactive, unemployed, or employed residents develop skills that lead to stable, productive, high-quality employment, at any stage of their careers (iv) Providing residents at every stage of their labour-market journey with reliable information about skills and training they will need to secure a high-quality job in the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7db879e-da3c-406a-8d6e-3556df033c81
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLTERRA PARTNERS

Further Information

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