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Skills Sprint

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2024 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the consultancy service entitled "Skills Sprint" was initiated by Nottinghamshire County Council, located in Nottingham, England. This procurement, categorised under Business development consultancy services, aims to support the growth of the Green Industries and Advanced Manufacturing sectors by assessing future skills requirements and current baseline activities. The procurement method used was a direct award to Reed Talent Solutions Ltd (trading as Consultancy+), with the contract running from 11th October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £155,000, and key dates include the award date of 7th October 2024 and the start date of 11th October 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in business development and skills analysis within the advanced manufacturing and green industries. Although the procurement was completed via direct award to a large-scale supplier, the emphasis on sector-specific skills development implies ongoing opportunities for consultancy firms with relevant expertise to engage in similar future projects. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of industry-specific skills needs and a capacity for comprehensive sector analysis will be well-positioned for success in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Skills Sprint

Notice Description

Strand C - Skills To enable the effective delivery of the EMIZ programme and ensure that sector growth takes place in the Green Industries and Advanced Manufacturing sectors we will require a strong understanding of the skills needs to deliver this growth. We are seeking consultancy advice to understand future skills needs and understand our baseline activity in these sectors at present.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b8572e8-f1e8-4c03-9e95-c4db83658f66
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
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)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS LTD ( TRADING AS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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