--- title: "Skills Policy Report" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32c29d20-ab1b-45de-88a0-7cd3d1c389bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32c29d20-ab1b-45de-88a0-7cd3d1c389bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32c29d20-ab1b-45de-88a0-7cd3d1c389bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32c29d20-ab1b-45de-88a0-7cd3d1c389bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2023-06-09" --- # Skills Policy Report Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32c29d20-ab1b-45de-88a0-7cd3d1c389bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32c29d20-ab1b-45de-88a0-7cd3d1c389bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32c29d20-ab1b-45de-88a0-7cd3d1c389bd.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Skills Policy Report" involves the Knowledge Transfer Network Limited as the buying organization. The contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently active with a deadline for tender submission set for the 4th November 2022. The report is aimed at assisting R&D intensive businesses in the UK, highlighting policy levers to enhance their growth. Key dates include a final decision by 25th November 2022. This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and development services and consultancy to compete for the contract. Suitable businesses should focus on skills policy, innovation, and business growth. Given the focus on R&D intensive businesses, companies with experience in the sector and a track record of policy analysis and recommendations would be well-suited to pursue this opportunity. Interested parties should align their proposals with the identified skills challenges and policy needs to stand out in the selection process. ## Notice This tender seeks proposals by which the successful supplier will research and deliver a report focused on skills policy identifying the policy levers and initiatives that will support R&D intensive businesses in the UK to thrive and scale up. The report will be used by policymakers to make a positive change in the post-16 skills policy ecosystem, by looking at the skills challenges and needs of R&D intensive businesses and offering potential solutions. It will cover two main areas: (1) the overarching skills needs of the R&D intensive businesses in the UK, and (2) a comparative qualitative assessment of how 3 to 5 other countries address these via different government levers. The outcome of this research will be a list of policy recommendations which can be implemented by policymakers to address current shortfalls in the skills ecosystem and supercharge the UK's R&D intensive businesses. The response to the ITT should be emailed to georgina.navalles@ktn-uk.org before noon on the 4th November 2022. Shortlisted suppliers will then be invited to pitch to KTN before a final decision is made. These pitches are expected to take place w/c 14th November online. A final decision is due to be made by 25th November. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76199c7-673d-4186-8b51-c65587c69226 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £69,672 | | 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 | KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1 0QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CONFEDERATION OF BRITISH INDUSTRY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2023 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76199c7-673d-4186-8b51-c65587c69226 - 27 Oct 2022 at 15:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144676e9-106d-47af-ae1d-4fee82eeafbd - 17 Oct 2022 at 09:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144676e9-106d-47af-ae1d-4fee82eeafbd - 17 Oct 2022 at 09:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144676e9-106d-47af-ae1d-4fee82eeafbd - 5 Oct 2022 at 13:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144676e9-106d-47af-ae1d-4fee82eeafbd - 5 Oct 2022 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144676e9-106d-47af-ae1d-4fee82eeafbd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76199c7-673d-4186-8b51-c65587c69226 9th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144676e9-106d-47af-ae1d-4fee82eeafbd 27th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c32509d-a275-41d2-843b-6563008d02e2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08af502e-7f3e-47e9-b4d2-33839bcb99ce Terms and conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b9fdadc-0f03-4cda-9f27-fa618b203523 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d956596e-a64e-4f7f-8bd7-be912749b8f4 Frequently Asked Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc8541ea-ddc9-4af0-bdb6-87f741d18512 Terms & Conditions - Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b12b9cff-5855-4304-a1c3-20ff1cfc940a Revised Frequently Asked Questions ## Notice URLs - https://ktn-uk.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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