Tender

SPSD Consultancy, Research & Sectoral Development Framework

THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

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Tender

06 May 2022 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is seeking tenders for the "SPSD Consultancy, Research & Sectoral Development Framework," which falls under the category of research and development services. Located in Glasgow, UK, the procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 7th June 2022. The open procurement method allows for electronic submissions via the Postbox facility, and the contract value is estimated at £9,400,000, covering various lots with a contract duration of up to 1080 days and possible extensions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, research, and technical support, particularly those with expertise in economic forecasting, skills development, and Power BI solutions. Firms that can demonstrate experience in providing evidence-based analysis and sectoral insights, as well as those capable of engaging with key industry stakeholders, will be well-positioned to compete for the multiple lots available in this framework contract.

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Notice Title

SPSD Consultancy, Research & Sectoral Development Framework

Notice Description

Framework providing consultancy, research , forecasting, Power BI Technical support and sectoral intermediary support

Lot Information

Forecast Services

forecasting services to undertake economic and skills modelling with a view to forecasting demand and supply for jobs and skills

Renewal: Additional Extension period of 12 months available

Evidence, Research and Analysis

Development of national 'think pieces' on the labour market in Scotland; Development of spatial, sectoral and thematic Skills Assessments; Development of bespoke tools to inform internal products and services e.g. demand statements for the apprenticeship family; Critical friend support to minimise 'group think' and to offer an independent, impartial perspective; and Bespoke research to fill gaps in the evidence base - thematic, sectoral and spatial Specific regionally-focussed outputs Specialist input to our priority areas of climate emergency, digital economy and foundational economy

Renewal: Optional extension period of 12 months available

Power BI Technical reporting and functionality support

Supporting the maintenance of existing PowerBI solutions; Development of new PowerBI dashboards and solutions; Supporting the improvement of existing reports, for example, using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to retrieve data from our key data providers; Reviewing existing PowerBI solutions to provide expert advice and recommendations for improvement (efficiency, design, visualisations used etc.).

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension period available

Econometric Services

To deliver econometric modelling services, associated reporting and model outputs and present the findings of these to SDS and partner colleagues. Provide expert advice and guidance on econometric approaches and analysis. This could be by email or phone for smaller requests, or may take the form of short reports, spreadsheets or structured training events for larger requests. To provide updates and commentary on international research on the economic impacts of skills and training interventions. To advise senior colleagues on the interpretation and implications of findings from econometric modelling and provide objective guidance on limitations and how research on the impacts of education and skills investment can be improved going forward.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension period

Lot 5 A/B Key Sector Intermediaries

To provide industry engagement with Scotland's key sectors in order to: Identify current and future technical key sector skills requirements to inform and influence the skills system, considering policy and regulatory issues Provide expertise on the suitability of current qualifications and design of future qualification in relation to key sectors practices including emerging technologies. Conduct a range of key sector skills policy and research studies to inform the development of national, regional and sectoral programmes Conduct key sector evidence-based research Engagement with Industry Stakeholders, employers and subject matter experts Identify the current and future skills capacity within Scotland's key sectors (demand vs supply) Facilitate engagement with employers and other subject matter experts Support development of new interventions Support delivery of new interventions To provide an intermediary service t0 support engagement with the sectors identified in the CESAP to include implementation of CESAP

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension period available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033518
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011899-2022
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sds.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

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