--- title: "Digital Consultants Wanted - To support SMEs with their Digital Skills across key areas" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-498ecf3b-9b75-44db-a1b2-e3ccf5eac30e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-498ecf3b-9b75-44db-a1b2-e3ccf5eac30e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-498ecf3b-9b75-44db-a1b2-e3ccf5eac30e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-498ecf3b-9b75-44db-a1b2-e3ccf5eac30e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND" published: "2021-10-25" --- # Digital Consultants Wanted - To support SMEs with their Digital Skills across key areas Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-498ecf3b-9b75-44db-a1b2-e3ccf5eac30e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-498ecf3b-9b75-44db-a1b2-e3ccf5eac30e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-498ecf3b-9b75-44db-a1b2-e3ccf5eac30e.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is seeking Digital Consultants to support SMEs in enhancing their digital skills under the Digital Skills - Workforce for the Future project. This initiative focuses on various key areas, including data management, cyber security, and digital leadership. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for applications set for 14 November 2021. Successful consultants will begin work on 1 December 2021, with the project running until 31 March 2023. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with an estimated budget of £2,500 for the project. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, training services, and digital strategy implementation. Companies with experience in delivering workshops and consultancy services to SMEs, particularly those with a strong knowledge of the West of England business landscape, are well-positioned to compete. The collaborative nature of this project will allow successful applicants to not only deliver training but also build relationships within the local SME sector, fostering long-term business growth through enhanced service offerings. ## Notice The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), are offering bespoke support for SMEs based in the West of England through their Digital Skills - Workforce for the Future project. The role of the Digital Consultants We are looking to create a bank of External Consultants with expertise in one or more of the below areas to design and deliver bespoke training content, provide digital audits and offer mentoring support to SMEs. Topic areas being covered by the project include: * System requirements and choosing the right digital tools * Data management and analytics * Process streamlining * Cyber security * Digital Leadership * Digital technology adoption * Digital Strategy * Digital Fundamental Skills - (Office 365 products, Google Workspace etc) Working with the Digital Skills Team and academic colleagues, external consultants will identify possible skills gaps and training needs and develop fitting content to meet this. This will be in the form of workshops, supporting businesses to undertake relevant audits and/or mentoring to embed learning or other activities as identified. Specific knowledge in at least one of the abovementioned areas is essential, and a broad, in-depth knowledge across the specified areas is beneficial. Commitment Consultants will work with UWE Bristol staff across the duration of the project to determine delivery timescales and schedules. * Provision of all services requested will be dependent on success and SME demand * The length of specific courses and mentoring programmes will be determined by the consultant, but in negotiation with UWE Bristol, based on the topic requested * Delivery of courses is expected to primarily be face-to-face, and take place at: o UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Ln, Bristol, BS16 1QY * Transport to and from Frenchay Campus will not be expendable Payment Payment will be made upon completion of each individual course/activity and agreed between you and UWE Bristol. Consultants will need to be set up as suppliers to UWE Bristol and will be required to provide invoices for their services. Applications Applicants must demonstrate the following: * Prior experience of delivering workshops/courses in your chosen area(s) * Prior experience of providing consultancy/mentoring support services o Experience of delivering the above within a business setting is desired * Knowledge of the business landscape in the West of England is desired * Experience of working with SMEs is desired Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1. Relevant experience 2. Example delivery plans or outlines of relevant support you can provide 3. Value for money - please provide your day rate 4. Environmental sustainability To apply, please provide a CV and covering note explaining how you meet the above criteria, and listing your areas of expertise, to the Digital Skills - Workforce for the Future team (DigitalWorkforce@UWE.ac.uk) no later than 11.59pm on 14 November 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7202f89-1854-4d07-9719-a8e0dd32d31c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM) - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2021 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7202f89-1854-4d07-9719-a8e0dd32d31c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7202f89-1854-4d07-9719-a8e0dd32d31c 25th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/414fdc78-c235-4a5c-9893-b399b5620540 ## Notice URLs - https://www.skillsforfutures.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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