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title: "Development and Production of the Bradford Skills Plan"
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# Development and Production of the Bradford Skills Plan

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ce84054-7b04-4ba4-98ec-9964541a761c

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## Summary

Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking to develop and produce the Bradford Skills Plan under the title "People, Skills, Prosperity". This procurement process is classified under research and development services, specifically within the consulting and education sectors. The tender was published on 6th August 2018, with the tender period ending on 17th August 2018. The total contract value is £24,500, and the scheduled contract duration extends from 31st August 2018 to 28th February 2019. This tender falls under an open procurement method, allowing broad participation.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research, business management consultancy, and educational services. Companies that possess expertise in developing strategic plans and conducting extensive research are likely to thrive in this competitive landscape. Engaging with the Council in crafting key developmental documents can enhance a supplier's visibility and reputation in public sector engagements, thereby fostering opportunities for future contracts.

## Notice

Bradford Council is developing a District Skills Plan under the working title, "People, Skills, Prosperity". It is anticipated the Plan will be in two parts - (A) The case for change and (B) Our Goal and Plan. The document is being produced in consultation with a range of key partners. The Council is seeking to commission support with the research, development and production of the plan, and specifically to have overall ownership of the planning document, to research and produce part A and offer critical challenge to Council officers drafting part B. Please see the documents on the Councils e_tendering website YORtender www.yortender.co.uk under reference DN357328 for further details of the requirement and how to submit you bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b418e96-f410-4570-b088-846e08d19c6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL LEARNING AND WORK INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2018 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b418e96-f410-4570-b088-846e08d19c6e
- 6 Aug 2018 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff10a333-a7c3-4f7b-b50b-33cb09dd2951

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b418e96-f410-4570-b088-846e08d19c6e
  15th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff10a333-a7c3-4f7b-b50b-33cb09dd2951
  6th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

## Provenance

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