--- title: "Outline Business Plan for higher-technical education involving regional Further Education Colleges, Group Training Associations, and Universities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f6c607f-421a-4d2d-be65-db023ababb2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f6c607f-421a-4d2d-be65-db023ababb2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f6c607f-421a-4d2d-be65-db023ababb2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f6c607f-421a-4d2d-be65-db023ababb2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-05-19" --- # Outline Business Plan for higher-technical education involving regional Further Education Colleges, Group Training Associations, and Universities Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f6c607f-421a-4d2d-be65-db023ababb2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f6c607f-421a-4d2d-be65-db023ababb2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f6c607f-421a-4d2d-be65-db023ababb2c.json) ## Summary Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is currently soliciting quotes for the development of an Outline Business Plan aimed at enhancing higher-technical education in collaboration with regional Further Education Colleges, Group Training Associations, and Universities. This opportunity, classified under Business analysis consultancy services, is part of the planning stage for the procurement process. The tender was published on 19th May 2021, with a deadline for quotes set for 12 noon on 4th June 2021. The successful consultancy will work on a feasibility study to pilot the educational model starting from 28th June 2021 until 1st October 2021, supporting innovation in the North West of England. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for consultancies experienced in higher education, skill development, or economic analysis, particularly those seeking to collaborate with educational and training institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, leveraging their agility and expertise in delivering tailored consulting services that meet the specific needs of the project and its delivery partners. ## Notice LJMU are seeking quotations for: LJMU is seeking the professional services from a suitably skilled consultancy, with experience in higher technical skills as a driver for current and future economic growth and productivity gains. The proposed work concerns the development of a robust and reliable feasibility study, to provide a level of confidence among delivery partners in the financial viability of the model, with a view to piloting the model from September 2022. This first step involves a 3-month review Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has been awarded pre-development funding from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) to develop an outline business case for a regional higher technical skills progression framework to underpin innovation in the region and respond to demand from new and emerging sectors. LJMU is working with three regional Further Education Colleges (FEC), two Group Training Associations (GTA), and the Merseyside Colleges Association, to explore the feasibility and development of the project. Additional information: Quotes must be submitted to Helen McCormack no later than 12 noon on 4th June. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99977da-5017-4b49-96e9-6fb7c4ae9fe8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Quote | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 1 Oct 2021 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 2QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services ## Release History - 19 May 2021 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99977da-5017-4b49-96e9-6fb7c4ae9fe8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99977da-5017-4b49-96e9-6fb7c4ae9fe8 19th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04ff7b91-9f8f-4247-9a4a-94b9dc6ffd5c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/177319d5-c1bd-4e05-ad59-477b57c0dcf1 Contract for the service ## Notice URLs - http://www.ljmu.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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