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title: "Contract to make recommendations about methodologies to assess future skills needs"
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# Contract to make recommendations about methodologies to assess future skills needs

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32bfbb40-0484-48c1-86c4-8e573b310f90

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council, acting on behalf of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP), has initiated an open tender for a contract titled "Contract to make recommendations about methodologies to assess future skills needs." This procurement is categorised under research and development services and aims to explore effective methodologies for understanding future skills requirements within various sectors. The tender period is open until 13th March 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on 20th March 2020 and conclude by 31st May 2020. Services related to this tender will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in research methodologies and skills development, particularly those with experience in providing insights for decision-makers in public or private sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those that can offer innovative approaches that are not widely utilised in current skills planning efforts. Successful engagement in this project can greatly enhance business visibility and establish valuable connections within the public sector.

## Notice

The North East Combined Authority (NECA) is the accountable body for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP). Sunderland City Council on behalf of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) / NECA is seeking appoint an appropriately qualified contractor to support us to understand what methodologies could help us better understand the future skills needs of our sectors and industries. The study should focus on those methodologies that have a track record of helping decision-makers understand and plan for the future but are not currently being utilised or are being underutilised in relation to skills planning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb717bf-a372-48de-bfc6-1f3e0b20a6d5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2020 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2020 at 08:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb717bf-a372-48de-bfc6-1f3e0b20a6d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb717bf-a372-48de-bfc6-1f3e0b20a6d5
  26th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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