Tender

Work Force Development Consultancy

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Tender

13 Mar 2018 at 13:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire West and Chester entails a tender titled "Work Force Development Consultancy". This project is focused on developing a Workforce Development Strategy for the Adult Social Care sector to enhance careers in this field, in light of financial challenges. The tender is currently in the active stage with an end date for submissions set for 10 April 2018. The contract period will commence on 29 April 2018 and conclude on 1 September 2018. This public tender falls within the business services industry category, specifically consulting services, and is open to a wide geographical range that includes the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to address the challenges in workforce development. Companies with expertise in consultancy and strategic development, especially those familiar with the adult social care sector and its operational intricacies, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract and contribute to shaping a more effective workforce strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Work Force Development Consultancy

Notice Description

Funding has been identified to develop a Workforce Development Strategy, for Adult Social care, both internally and externally. There has been a political commitment at Cabinet to ensure we make the care sector a more attractive career, along with the UNISON ethical care charter which the Council has signed up to and the Provider Federation where the Chair of the Board has asked that the workforce strategy be developed to tackle the issues. The strategy will enable the Council and the independent sector to work together to address difficulties. It should be noted that the Council continues to operate under financial pressures and challenges and as such requires a strategy that can be delivered efficiently and whilst achieving the outcomes of the strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec0a3578-217e-4a4d-9b92-8830acfffe67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae06eb6d-d746-47da-a9e7-d41769c74757
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2018 - 1 Sep 2018 1-6 months
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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 2NP
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

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