--- title: "WP4027 - Bid Training & Feasibility Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fd3af19-4e6f-4ea9-9042-e81e261d168c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fd3af19-4e6f-4ea9-9042-e81e261d168c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fd3af19-4e6f-4ea9-9042-e81e261d168c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fd3af19-4e6f-4ea9-9042-e81e261d168c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2024-07-08" --- # WP4027 - Bid Training & Feasibility Study Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fd3af19-4e6f-4ea9-9042-e81e261d168c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fd3af19-4e6f-4ea9-9042-e81e261d168c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fd3af19-4e6f-4ea9-9042-e81e261d168c.json) ## Summary The Walsall Council is looking for an expert provider to develop and pilot a bespoke bid training package titled "WP4027 - Bid Training & Feasibility Study" in the research and development consultancy services industry. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for tender submissions on July 26, 2024, and a contract period expected to start on August 1, 2024, and end on March 1, 2025. This tender opportunity by Walsall Council can benefit businesses in the research consultancy services sector, particularly those specialising in technical analysis, business analysis consultancy, and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with a specific focus on local businesses within the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. ## Notice Walsall Council is seeking an expert provider to develop and pilot a bespoke bid writing training package and evaluate and explore the feasibility of such a package becoming commercially available to the wider public. The modular based, bespoke bid writing training package will be grounded in local context, need, governance and internal processes, including details specific to Walsall. It will include a variety of teaching styles such as online self-learning options as well as material for face-face sessions, and have a variety of interactive learning aids including quizzes, case studies, videos etc. The aim of the training package is to: o Guide and support Council staff and Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) partners with bespoke, Walsall-specific information to develop successful funding bids. o Enhance Officer capacity for project development and bid preparation. o Encourage collaboration with other service areas and external partners. o Minimise risk to the Council through better planned ideas and bids. o Early identification of issues associated with Service Area proposals e.g. legal, procurement is understood, raised and addressed ahead of bid application. o Improve understanding of innovation and 'added value'. Additional information: Walsall Council is seeking an expert provider to develop and pilot a bespoke bid writing training package and evaluate and explore the feasibility of such a package becoming commercially available to the wider public. The modular based, bespoke bid writing training package will be grounded in local context, need, governance and internal processes, including details specific to Walsall. It will include a variety of teaching styles such as online self-learning options as well as material for face-face sessions, and have a variety of interactive learning aids including quizzes, case studies, videos etc. The aim of the training package is to: o Guide and support Council staff and Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) partners with bespoke, Walsall-specific information to develop successful funding bids. o Enhance Officer capacity for project development and bid preparation. o Encourage collaboration with other service areas and external partners. o Minimise risk to the Council through better planned ideas and bids. o Early identification of issues associated with Service Area proposals e.g. legal, procurement is understood, raised and addressed ahead of bid application. o Improve understanding of innovation and 'added value'. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1664bd3-1c11-4af8-a33f-f28792bbf257 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2024 - 1 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2024 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1664bd3-1c11-4af8-a33f-f28792bbf257 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1664bd3-1c11-4af8-a33f-f28792bbf257 8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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