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title: "Future Proofed Workforce Program - Diagnostic Services"
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# Future Proofed Workforce Program - Diagnostic Services

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62237404-e905-4ce2-a5ff-b45a46e112b8

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a provider for the "Future Proofed Workforce Program - Diagnostic Services". This procurement, classified under business analysis consultancy services, aims to assist local businesses in recovery from COVID-19 by conducting up to 250 workforce-focused diagnostics. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the tender deadline set for 10 December 2021. The service seeks to engage with businesses across Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and the contract period is expected to commence on 11 December 2021 and conclude on 12 December 2021. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in business consultancy and support services. Companies with a strong network within the business community, as well as those proficient in liaising with local authorities and business intermediaries, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this opportunity and contribute to the community-focused recovery efforts.

## Notice

We are looking to procure a provider to support Barnsley MBC in reaching a diverse and broad range of businesses across the borough, who will benefit from additional support to recover from COVID-19. The provider will undertake up to 250 workforce focused diagnostics with 250 businesses. Reaching out to businesses will include liaisons with businesses and key stakeholders across the borough, including wider local authority teams, business intermediaries, business membership organisations and workforce delivery scheme providers. We envisage that the provider will utilise their key contacts within the business community to refer businesses into the scheme along with referrals from other business support organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b61eac6-473f-4c38-b935-aea74e8760ae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2021 - 12 Dec 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2021 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b61eac6-473f-4c38-b935-aea74e8760ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b61eac6-473f-4c38-b935-aea74e8760ae
  19th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40827&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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