--- title: "Invitation To Tender (ITT) for Four Research Projects into the SME Engagement with the Skills Services Within Cornwall" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a94b1b9-16f6-48e2-8c63-c6b29c5f6c7a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a94b1b9-16f6-48e2-8c63-c6b29c5f6c7a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a94b1b9-16f6-48e2-8c63-c6b29c5f6c7a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a94b1b9-16f6-48e2-8c63-c6b29c5f6c7a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD" published: "2023-01-19" --- # Invitation To Tender (ITT) for Four Research Projects into the SME Engagement with the Skills Services Within Cornwall Buyer: CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a94b1b9-16f6-48e2-8c63-c6b29c5f6c7a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a94b1b9-16f6-48e2-8c63-c6b29c5f6c7a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a94b1b9-16f6-48e2-8c63-c6b29c5f6c7a.json) ## Summary The CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD, on behalf of CIoS Skills Hub, is inviting tenders for four research projects aimed at enhancing SME engagement with skills services within Cornwall. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline of 10th January 2023. The projects focus on collaborating with employers to develop skills accessibility for SMEs in the region. The contract period is set to run from 17th January to 31st May 2023, creating opportunities for businesses in the research and development services sector. This procurement presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses in the research and development, adult education, and training sectors to engage with CIoS Skills Hub initiatives. The focus on enhancing skills accessibility for SMEs aligns with the strategic goals of fostering growth and innovation within Cornwall's business community. As the projects aim to address specific skills gaps, businesses with expertise in employer-led skills development and innovative solutions would be well-suited to compete and contribute to the development of the region's workforce. ## Notice CIoS Skills Hub project includes an Innovation Fund which aims to address issues faced by SME's, help remove barriers to accessing skills and encourage employers, sector groups and training providers to carry out research and activities to seek solutions, increasing participation and developing skills within sectors with growth potential. The fund links with the CIoS Skills and Labour Market Strategy 2030 , published by the LEP and Employment and Skills Board (ESB) and responds specifically to the following Actions: Transform: A Productive Workforce Action 2: Learning provision meets the sector-specific requirement of employers through a more collaborative and employer-led approach which aligns learning and training with employer demand, providing learners with clear progression pathways to higher level creative and technical skills; Action 3: Step change in access to digital infrastructure, digital usage and digital skills across the area, supporting sectors, businesses and people to make the transition to a digital world and Action 4: Develop the leadership and high-level skills needed to drive growth, innovation and productivity. Additionally, CIoS has a high proportion of small and micro businesses and the highest proportion of self-employed business owners of all the LEP areas. These businesses tend to be the ones that need the most help but are often the least able to engage as time away from the business has cost implications On behalf of CIoS Skills Hub, Cornwall Council wishes to invite tenders for 4 individual projects that provide an innovative approach to employer-led skills development and enabling skills to be more accessible for SMEs in CIoS. The outcome of these research projects will be solutions which can be disseminated to stakeholders, partners, and training providers to increase the participation and awareness of SMEs in skills activity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae8aeb9-5694-45c4-b6e9-d871bf2e1a53 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | 18 Jan 2023 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £79,480 | | 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 | CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD | | Locality | REDRUTH | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR15 3QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Pool & Tehidy | | Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2023 at 20:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae8aeb9-5694-45c4-b6e9-d871bf2e1a53 - 22 Dec 2022 at 08:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8e77029-90ed-4ce0-b26c-6c74af18d33c - 14 Dec 2022 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8e77029-90ed-4ce0-b26c-6c74af18d33c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae8aeb9-5694-45c4-b6e9-d871bf2e1a53 19th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8e77029-90ed-4ce0-b26c-6c74af18d33c 22nd December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f6b6a63-8d5b-4855-883a-e112a499523d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1df563ab-935f-4be0-ab20-9ed3e11adf07 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da311e25-b7e2-4089-9d60-5830bed3666e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4e2317f-e734-4caa-a6d7-5126dbb928ef - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d271bee-9b96-41db-bced-dc94be385bc6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a176f191-34f5-4bfa-967f-14a93ff35d7a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af21fd17-1d68-4526-875e-92cba278200c ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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