Tender

GB-London: Workforce Planning Support for the Skills Hubs Programme 2024/25

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT (LGA)

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Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency in Local Government (LGA) has initiated a tender process titled "GB-London: Workforce Planning Support for the Skills Hubs Programme 2024/25". This tender falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with additional focuses on human resources management consultancy services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with notable deadlines including the tender period ending on 7th February 2025 and the contract period set from 9th February 2025 to 1st May 2025. The project is based in London, UK, and aims to produce workforce plans for the seven LGAs Skills Hubs to address skill shortages in councils across England. The procurement process follows an open procedure method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute to reducing skill shortages and enhancing workforce planning within local government. Companies with expertise in business management or human resources consultancy are well-positioned to compete and potentially secure a contract valued between £10,000 and £25,000. By participating, businesses can not only expand their service portfolio but also gain a foothold in the public sector, fostering long-term growth and development within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Workforce Planning Support for the Skills Hubs Programme 2024/25

Notice Description

This purpose of this tender is to produce workforce plans for each of the seven LGAs Skills Hub programme. The LGAs Skills Hub programme aims to help reduce skill shortages in key occupational areas in councils across England. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51763516-f74f-4a2b-9386-e4eea2e995ea
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy 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
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2025 - 1 May 2025 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
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT (LGA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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