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title: "Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Workforce and Skills Strategy Refresh"
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# Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Workforce and Skills Strategy Refresh

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30126fe4-cca3-4849-b41d-22cd270b1fed

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## Summary

Cornwall Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Workforce and Skills Strategy Refresh" under the business and management consultancy and related services category. This project, valued at £40,000, is located in South West, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective, restricted procedure, and the award was made to the University of Exeter on 19 November 2024. The contract period spans from 20 November 2024 to 31 March 2025, aligning with the initiative to review and update the local skills and workforce strategy to support the Good Growth Plan and new council responsibilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the business and management consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in economic research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering them a valuable chance to contribute to the region's economic planning and skills development strategy. Engaging in such projects can foster business growth through strategic collaborations and enhanced visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Cornwall Council has put in place a Good Growth Plan in order to fulfil its responsibility for carrying out strategic economic planning. The current Local Skills and Labour Market Strategy now needs reviewing and rewriting to reflect: * New Council Responsibilities including Adult Skills Fund Devolution * The Good Growth Plan * National Skills Policy and Investment proposals * Updated Labour Market Assessment To ensure we deliver our Good Growth Plan principles, we must review and update our local skills and workforce strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f38482e-7286-4438-8216-15670a1c20cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,963 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f38482e-7286-4438-8216-15670a1c20cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f38482e-7286-4438-8216-15670a1c20cb
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk

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