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title: "CBC-0820-Q-LP Review of the Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Service (BESS) - AWARD"
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# CBC-0820-Q-LP Review of the Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Service (BESS) - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67d58432-9542-4001-9640-f75009ec4860

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is conducting a procurement process titled "CBC-0820-Q-LP Review of the Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Service (BESS)" which is currently in the Award stage. This initiative, valued at £19,650, seeks consultancy support to enhance the operation of BESS, ensuring it aligns with local employment needs and priorities. The contract commenced on 18th January 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2018. Interested suppliers were expected to submit their proposals by 15th January 2018. The contract is classified under services, particularly focusing on infrastructure consultancy and management consulting.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in adult education, skills development, and local government operations. Businesses with expertise in navigating ESFA funding guidelines and experience in engaging with community programmes will be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for the consultant to collaborate closely with the BESS Team provides a platform for firms to demonstrate their capabilities in driving impactful change within the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities within similar projects across the region.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for a consultant to review the way in which BESS operates and the decisions the Council needs to take regarding the future direction of travel so as to best continue supporting residents and employers across Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough; and in line with the priorities of the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership.. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience and understanding of ESFA (Adult Education and Apprenticeship) budgets, funding guidelines, eligibility rules and adult learning / employment and skills provision. We are seeking consultancy support which engages and works closely with the BESS Team and internal stakeholders and would encourage the consultant to base themselves at our offices at least one day a week for the duration of the contract. The consultant will also be expected to meet regularly with the project steering group who will guide this piece of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3599c5d9-bd68-424f-936d-b86fbd480e09 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,650 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASSOCIATION OF ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING ORGANISATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis 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
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3599c5d9-bd68-424f-936d-b86fbd480e09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3599c5d9-bd68-424f-936d-b86fbd480e09
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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