--- title: "RISE Enhancement Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-936172c6-18c9-452a-8ad3-8d1a7c4dfdbc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-936172c6-18c9-452a-8ad3-8d1a7c4dfdbc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-936172c6-18c9-452a-8ad3-8d1a7c4dfdbc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-936172c6-18c9-452a-8ad3-8d1a7c4dfdbc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-05" --- # RISE Enhancement Project Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-936172c6-18c9-452a-8ad3-8d1a7c4dfdbc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-936172c6-18c9-452a-8ad3-8d1a7c4dfdbc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-936172c6-18c9-452a-8ad3-8d1a7c4dfdbc.json) ## Summary The RISE Enhancement Project, managed by Sheffield City Council, aims to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the Sheffield City Region in recruiting talented graduates. The project is classified under business and management consultancy services and has an estimated value of £389,747. It commenced on 2nd September 2019 and will last until 1st September 2022. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method, and submissions must be received by 8th August 2019 at 23:59 BST. This contract presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in recruitment, education, and training services to contribute to a project that enhances the regional skills base and promotes graduate engagement. Businesses with expertise in talent acquisition and workforce development will be particularly suited to compete for this contract, which is designed to facilitate a strong connection between local graduates and SMEs, ultimately helping them grow and succeed in their respective sectors. ## Notice We are looking to appoint an organisation to deliver key elements of the RISE Enhancement Project, an innovative and unique business support offer that aims to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the Sheffield City Region recruit talented graduates. The project is a partnership of Sheffield City Council, University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield City Region and the private sector. The project is part funded by European Regional Development Fund (as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020), and will be delivered across the Sheffield City Region (SCR) in line with European Funding requirements. The purpose of the project is to achieve the following impacts: 1. Businesses understand the benefits that graduates can bring to their business 2. Businesses develop their graduate recruitment know-how and capabilities 3. Businesses feel supported and confident to access graduate talent in the future 4. Graduate talent is attracted and retained 5. The region's profile is raised as a great place for graduates to live, work and realise a fulfilling successful career 6. The region succeeds in growing its high tech sectors 7. The benefits of working for an SME are more widely promoted and understood amongst graduates 8. Businesses have a good understanding of the region's business support offers 9. The region's skills base is developed This contract will run for three years, from September 2019 to September 2022. The attached ITT provides more detail of the requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd38859b-088f-43eb-b382-47cfeaaf11c9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 1 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £389,747 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 4PL | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2019 at 08:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd38859b-088f-43eb-b382-47cfeaaf11c9 - 4 Jul 2019 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27fafe80-ed16-41fd-a4e7-6c56a9f5d68d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd38859b-088f-43eb-b382-47cfeaaf11c9 5th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27fafe80-ed16-41fd-a4e7-6c56a9f5d68d 4th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=406556ff-779d-e911-80f8-005056b64545&p=1c381835-7581-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21 Link to Opportunity ## Notice URLs - https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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