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title: "Provision of Research and Development of a Digital Skills Directory and Career Planning Tool."
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# Provision of Research and Development of a Digital Skills Directory and Career Planning Tool.

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3123c890-0e1f-4455-81e7-e5d125b5404b

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking providers for a project titled "Provision of Research and Development of a Digital Skills Directory and Career Planning Tool." This contract falls under the business services sector, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 25 November 2021, with an active contract valued at £50,000 set to commence on 30 July 2021 and conclude on 30 September 2021. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure, and the project is located in Barnsley, England.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and development consultancy services. Businesses that offer digital services or have expertise in creating career planning tools would be especially suited to compete in this tender. Given the focus on enhancing digital skills, companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches and effective delivery methodologies are encouraged to consider submitting bids to align with the contracting authority's objectives.

## Notice

Provision of Research and Development of a Digital Skills Directory and Career Planning Tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7710aafa-5759-4265-a803-007369e7318f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2DR |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DREAMM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7710aafa-5759-4265-a803-007369e7318f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7710aafa-5759-4265-a803-007369e7318f
  25th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e3fc9c53-6dde-eb11-810d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.yortender.co.uk

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