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title: "'LABOUR MARKET AND SKILLS DEMAND HORIZON SCANNING AND QUALITATIVE SCENARIOS"
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# 'LABOUR MARKET AND SKILLS DEMAND HORIZON SCANNING AND QUALITATIVE SCENARIOS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66ab6b4f-de57-4e05-b261-0c2c213bd857

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the Department for Education in the UK pertains to a tender titled 'Labour Market and Skills Demand Horizon Scanning and Qualitative Scenarios'. This project falls within the research and development services industry category. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 15 June 2021, with a contract period that commenced on 18 July 2021 and is set to end on 10 August 2021. The total value of the awarded contract is £78,880, with the active award announced on 8 July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in labour market research and consultancy services. Businesses well-suited for this contract could offer innovative approaches to analysing labour trends and developing qualitative scenarios, thus positioning themselves to support the education sector's needs in adapting to future workforce requirements.

## Notice

Objective 1 To scan the horizon of the labour market over the next 15-20 years to identify the drivers and emerging trends Objective 2 To create several possible labour market scenarios and to assess the broad implications of these scenarios for the jobs, skills, and qualifications that will be needed in adult and technical education. Objective 3 To critically assess the role of quantitative skills projections such as Working Futures given their limitations in the current economic environment and the degree of emphasis we should place on quantitative versus qualitative evidence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8abcdc0c-e1df-4957-8d6b-462659261aec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2021 - 10 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,880 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2021 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8abcdc0c-e1df-4957-8d6b-462659261aec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8abcdc0c-e1df-4957-8d6b-462659261aec
  26th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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