--- title: "Tender for the supply of skills advice and support services in Greater Lincolnshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1a4cd26-32e7-440e-a0cc-e353e74f1189" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1a4cd26-32e7-440e-a0cc-e353e74f1189" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1a4cd26-32e7-440e-a0cc-e353e74f1189.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1a4cd26-32e7-440e-a0cc-e353e74f1189.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EMB-GROUP LTD" published: "2024-01-12" --- # Tender for the supply of skills advice and support services in Greater Lincolnshire Buyer: EMB-GROUP LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1a4cd26-32e7-440e-a0cc-e353e74f1189 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1a4cd26-32e7-440e-a0cc-e353e74f1189) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1a4cd26-32e7-440e-a0cc-e353e74f1189.json) ## Summary The East Midlands Business Ltd (EMB), operating under the Business Lincolnshire brand in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council (LCC), has initiated a tender for the supply of skills advice and support services in Greater Lincolnshire. This procurement opportunity falls within the business and management consultancy services category, with a contract value set at £95,000. The tender deadline is 2nd February 2024, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 4th March 2024, running until 31st March 2026. The tender is open to SMEs and VCSEs, and interested parties can find further details in the tender specification. This tender by EMB-GROUP LTD presents an opportunity for qualified suppliers to deliver skills advice and support services to Lincolnshire-based businesses, facilitating their organisational development and growth through access to various skill solutions, including apprenticeships. Businesses with a strong track record in providing similar services to SMEs and larger enterprises are well-suited to compete. The procurement process follows an open procedure below threshold, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to the local Adult Skills Strategy and engage with the growth initiatives in Greater Lincolnshire. ## Notice East Midlands Business Ltd (EMB) is a private company which provides a range of business consultancy, research and programme management services to the public sector. EMB is contracted by Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) to deliver the Growth Hub advice services under the Business Lincolnshire brand. The Business Lincolnshire programme is part funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered in partnership with various Lincolnshire local authorities. The programme provides support to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) located in the Greater Lincolnshire area to help their businesses to thrive and grow. EMB is now seeking to appoint a consultant to deliver skills advice and support services, referred from this point onwards as the 'Skills Adviser', working alongside our existing team of generalist business advisers. The Skills Adviser will proactively identify and engage employers from across Greater Lincolnshire, supporting them with their organisational development and growth via access to high quality skills solutions including, but not limited to, apprenticeships. The Skills Adviser will also work alongside Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) Adult Skills Leads to support the delivery of the local Adult Skills Strategy. EMB is inviting tender submissions from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of skills advice and support services, working with Lincolnshire-based businesses to discuss their skills requirements and potential for apprenticeships for either existing or new members of staff. Suppliers must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in delivering similar services to both SMEs, as well as larger, businesses. The contract will start on 4th March 2024 and run to 31st March 2026 or until the available funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first. More details can be found in the accompanying tender specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1dc0136-8502-4ccf-96d8-fe73631231c8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | 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 | EMB-GROUP LTD | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1RJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Thorpe Astley & St Mary's | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2024 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1dc0136-8502-4ccf-96d8-fe73631231c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1dc0136-8502-4ccf-96d8-fe73631231c8 12th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b99bd55-4da3-49de-9c11-a04381e414da ## Notice URLs - http://www.emb-group.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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