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title: "Consultancy Services to deliver the HS2 Employment and Skills Strategy for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire"
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# Consultancy Services to deliver the HS2 Employment and Skills Strategy for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bb22dd1-4dd6-4caf-b05f-9caee6d03c10

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is conducting an open tender for consultancy services to implement the HS2 Employment and Skills Strategy across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a maximum contract value of £50,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 22nd February 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 6th March 2017 and run until 22nd May 2017. Service providers interested in this opportunity can access the full tender specifications and register for participation via the e-tendering portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the public sector, particularly those with experience in employment and skills strategies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to advance the regional growth strategy related to HS2. Bidders must be prepared to meet the tight deadlines outlined in the tender documentation to successfully contribute to this strategic initiative.

## Notice

On behalf of the East Midlands HS2 Board, Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a response to an open tender for the provision of Consultancy Services to deliver the HS2 Employment and Skills Strategy for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. The strategy will support the East Midland's response to the HS2 phase 2b route and the wider East Midlands Growth Strategy. Service providers are invited to tender to deliver the HS2 Employment and Skills strategy in line with the full Specification provided with the tender pack. The Specification and full tender pack are available further to registering an interest in the opportunity at https://www.eastmidstenders.org. Potential bidders need to be aware that the HS2 Employment and Skills strategy requires delivering in relatively short timescales. The HS2 Employment and Skills strategy requires delivering by the 22nd May 2017 in order to inform the final overarching HS2 Growth strategy. It is anticipated that the start date for this contract will be the 6th March 2017. The maximum contract value for the services as described in the Part 3 specification is PS50,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8758620-096c-4de1-8764-5587c128c2bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EM CHAMBER (NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE & LEICESTERSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2017 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8758620-096c-4de1-8764-5587c128c2bd
- 1 Feb 2017 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf133e5f-f6bf-4a00-9804-b80df45e860a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8758620-096c-4de1-8764-5587c128c2bd
  14th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf133e5f-f6bf-4a00-9804-b80df45e860a
  1st February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org
  E-tendering portal

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