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title: "Future Proofed Workforce Programme - Phase 1 Specialist Providers"
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# Future Proofed Workforce Programme - Phase 1 Specialist Providers

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64ad3a31-b2ee-401e-835b-c7192ef7a2b2

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, has completed an open tender process titled "Future Proofed Workforce Programme - Phase 1 Specialist Providers". This initiative is part of a £2 million economic investment aimed at supporting approximately 250 local businesses as they navigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract, which encompasses various consultancy services, was awarded on 11th February 2022, with the contract period running from 3rd February 2022 to 31st March 2022. This procurement process is classified under financial and development consultancy services as per the CPV codes used in the industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on consultancy, human resources, and training services, particularly those that can assist in workforce development and organisational restructuring. Companies that specialise in areas such as leadership training, employee mental health support, and business management consulting would be well-suited to engage in future similar tenders, contributing to local economic recovery and fostering business growth in Barnsley and surrounding areas.

## Notice

Specialist support for business growth in Barnsley As a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the nation face new challenges affecting their staff and sustainable growth. The Future Proofed Workforce Program sets out to work with 250 Barnsley-based businesses, aiding recovery and growth by overcoming issues related to: * Organisational Human Resources * Leadership and Management * Workforce Mapping and Optimisation * Workforce Development and Culture * Employee Mental Health. After the businesses complete a diagnostic assessment, specialist providers will then work with the businesses to deliver a support plan over an agreed period. This project is one of seven Prioritised Recovery Projects, part of a PS2 million economic investment, funded by Barnsley Council and Sheffield City Region. As part of Barnsley's Economic Recovery Action Plan, these projects will help the local economy bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. The programme aims to support people, businesses, traders, charities or community organisations to safeguard existing jobs while creating new jobs and business opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43000d9e-d07b-4623-9490-73040c3acb7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,750 |
| 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 | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BLACK KAT HR; OPTIMA; SARA TURTON - SAINT CONSULTANCY SERVICES; SERENITI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 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

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43000d9e-d07b-4623-9490-73040c3acb7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43000d9e-d07b-4623-9490-73040c3acb7f
  6th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=41430&B=UK
  Please find all documents relating to this project on the link above.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

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