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title: "GBSLEP Skills Sector Deep Dive Research"
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# GBSLEP Skills Sector Deep Dive Research

Buyer: GREATER BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20da93b3-195e-403f-8393-41b8b6305b01

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## Summary

The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership has completed the procurement process for the "GBSLEP Skills Sector Deep Dive Research" tender, aimed at gathering in-depth research on the skills requirements across five priority sectors in the West Midlands. This procurement, classified under research and development services, employed an open procedure and was published on 10 May 2021, with a tender period that closed on 20 May 2021. The contract was awarded on 9 July 2021, with a total value of £27,800 and a contract duration from 8 June 2021 until 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in skill sector analysis, market research, and data reporting will be well-suited to compete for similar projects in the future, enhancing their visibility and growth potential within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership Ltd invite organisations to provide quotation/s for Skills Sector Deep Dive. The procurement will provide new and detailed research and investigation into the skills requirements for the required sectors in the form of a comprehensive report as detailed in the Tender Specification and this evidence will create a common understanding of the local skills demand and supply issues and influence a more efficient allocation of resources through the development of sector delivery plans and to deliver local skills priorities. The GBSLEP has five priority sectors, which GBSLEP lead on for the west midlands region in partnership with the Black Country LEP and Coventry and Warwickshire LEP these are: o Advanced manufacturing Food and Drink o Health Technologies and Life Science o Creative Industries o Business, Professional and Financial Services o Low Carbon and Energy Technologies please apply via the GBSLEP website: https://gbslep.co.uk/tenders/tender-opportunities/4/skills-sector-deep-dive-research/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5280ccad-437b-4c85-ad4b-50dd42bcbe64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 2ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PYE TAIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5280ccad-437b-4c85-ad4b-50dd42bcbe64
- 10 May 2021 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8402f691-a516-4dd7-9243-b611549f6a76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5280ccad-437b-4c85-ad4b-50dd42bcbe64
  25th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8402f691-a516-4dd7-9243-b611549f6a76
  10th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://gbslep.co.uk/tenders/tender-opportunities/4/skills-sector-deep-dive-research/

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