Planning

Pre-market Engagement for the Provision of a Green Skills Opportunities Portal

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Feb 2023 at 12:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is seeking input from the market for a Green Skills Opportunities Portal. The Council aims to commission an online portal that showcases green skills opportunities, including a prospectus, workforce information, and educational modules. The engagement period ends on 22nd March 2023, providing a chance for potential providers to share insights on the project. The portal, classified under environmental training services, is intended to serve the East of England region.

This pre-market engagement offers an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in environmental training services to contribute their expertise. With a focus on green skills development, businesses in education, sustainability, and training sectors would be well-suited to participate in this initiative. Essex County Council, as the buying organisation, aims to gather market insights to shape the forthcoming tender process for the Green Skills Opportunities Portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-market Engagement for the Provision of a Green Skills Opportunities Portal

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) is at an early stage in procuring a Green Skills Opportunities Portal, and prior to formulating any formal procurement opportunity, seeks input from the market. The Council are looking to commission an online portal for green skills that promotes and shares examples of good practice for residents, businesses and employers and hosts links to items such as: a. Green Skills Prospectus and Directory. b. Green Jobs Workforce and sector information. c. Micro-modules targeting school leavers and FE learners at level 1 and 2. d. Bite Size courses for residents and businesses. e. Ten questions individuals and businesses should ask themselves to ensure they are adequately informed about green skills. It is hoped that the portal will allow a one stop shop approach to green skills information and resources for our residents, businesses and providers and may also signpost to other resources. This portal is a new endeavour, and no date has been set yet for the tender process to commence. This exercise will provide an opportunity for the Council to obtain insight into what the marketplace already has to offer and how potential providers might approach the commissioning of the services in question. It also gives useful early insight into the likely level of interest from that market. This will help shape the requirement. Any information gathered will not be considered in any future tender evaluation exercise. Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement shall not prevent any supplier/provider participating in a potential procurement process nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier/provider at an advantage in any forthcoming procurement process. Answers to questions submitted should be no more than 500 words per question and should be submitted to sophie.jarrett@essex.gov.uk, no later than 5:00p.m. on 22/03/2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de2c451d-e1e6-4c8e-8c5d-323974418705
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f11e6ac0-6731-4129-bef4-ac1d1a36cf7a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sophie Jarrett
Contact Email
sophie.jarrett@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0333 032 2672

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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