--- title: "Future Proofed Workforce Programme - Phase 1 Specialist Providers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13b55b31-fe8c-46c7-be64-67489d9791d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13b55b31-fe8c-46c7-be64-67489d9791d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13b55b31-fe8c-46c7-be64-67489d9791d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13b55b31-fe8c-46c7-be64-67489d9791d8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-10" --- # Future Proofed Workforce Programme - Phase 1 Specialist Providers Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13b55b31-fe8c-46c7-be64-67489d9791d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13b55b31-fe8c-46c7-be64-67489d9791d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13b55b31-fe8c-46c7-be64-67489d9791d8.json) ## Summary Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is launching a tender titled "Future Proofed Workforce Programme - Phase 1 Specialist Providers," aimed at providing specialist support to 250 businesses in Barnsley as they navigate challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure set to close on 5th January 2022. The contract period is expected to commence on 17th January 2022 and run until 31st March 2022. The initiative is classified under business services and financial consultancy, with a minimum contract value of £69,700 and the expected value set at £69,750. All services will be delivered within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in financial consultancy, workforce development, and organisational support, particularly those that cater to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in areas such as leadership, HR management, mental health support, and training services will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this programme, businesses can contribute to the local economic recovery while potentially securing new contracts and enhancing their service offerings in workforce optimisation and development. ## Notice Specialist support for business growth in Barnsley As a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the nation face new challenges affecting their staff and sustainable growth. The Future Proofed Workforce Program sets out to work with 250 Barnsley-based businesses, aiding recovery and growth by overcoming issues related to: * Organisational Human Resources * Leadership and Management * Workforce Mapping and Optimisation * Workforce Development and Culture * Employee Mental Health. After the businesses complete a diagnostic assessment, specialist providers will then work with the businesses to deliver a support plan over an agreed period. This project is one of seven Prioritised Recovery Projects, part of a PS2 million economic investment, funded by Barnsley Council and Sheffield City Region. As part of Barnsley's Economic Recovery Action Plan, these projects will help the local economy bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. The programme aims to support people, businesses, traders, charities or community organisations to safeguard existing jobs while creating new jobs and business opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f3c516-610e-47d2-bebe-33996096c9ad | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £69,750 | | 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S70 2TA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley | | Local authority | Barnsley | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Barnsley North | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80532000 - Management training services - 80561000 - Health training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 10 Dec 2021 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f3c516-610e-47d2-bebe-33996096c9ad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f3c516-610e-47d2-bebe-33996096c9ad 10th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=41430&B=UK Please find all documents relating to this project on the link above. - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.barnsley.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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