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title: "Skills and Flexible Resource Innovation Project - Phase 2"
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# Skills and Flexible Resource Innovation Project - Phase 2

Buyer: THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bffd4e0c-e613-4f4e-bb60-344040f4057e

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## Summary

The Planning Inspectorate in Bristol, England, has awarded a contract for the "Skills and Flexible Resource Innovation Project - Phase 2" under the Research and Development Services category. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract has a value of GBP 75,000 and a contract period from January 30, 2023, to March 30, 2023.

This tender process creates opportunities for businesses in the research and development services sector. Suitable companies should have expertise in exploring current and future demand for services, optimizing resource and capacity, and fostering a customer-focused culture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Phase 2 was included an an option in the Phase 1 Tender. Requirement We require a partner to work with us to explore the art of the possible to meet current and changing demand for our services. For this second piece of work (phase 2) we want to explore the priority areas identified in phase 1. E. Access to skills and capability F. Optimise resource and capacity G. Drive customer focussed culture A delivery partner will need to work with key stakeholders to answer the following questions * What capabilities and skills do we need to meet future demand for our services, what are the options for accessing these and what are the wider organisational implications? * How can we optimise our resource and capacity, and what are the wider organisational implications? * What does a successful culture for hybrid working look like, and how can we foster this over time? * What are the timelines and level of investment for each of the above? Contract deliverables A. We understand the options and approaches to develop and/or access future skills and capability 1) Produce a report setting out the options and approaches we could consider, to develop and/or access future skills and capability. a) Research should consider how other organisations use different methods to develop and/or access skills and capability. 2 b) Options analysis should include assessment against agreed success criteria, indicative timeline, activity, benefits, risks, dependencies, wider implications, and high-level costing. B. We understand the options and approaches to optimise resource and capacity 2) Produce a report setting out the options and approaches we could consider, to optimise resource and capacity. a) Research should consider how other organisations use different methods to optimise resource and capacity b) Options analysis should include assessment against agreed success criteria, indicative timeline, activity, benefits, risks, dependencies, wider implications, and high-level costing. C. We understand the options and approaches to drive a customer 3) Produce a report setting out the options and approaches we could consider, to drive a customer focussed culture. a) Research should consider how other organisations use different methods and approaches to optimise workplace culture. b) Analysis should assess current state of culture, areas of strength and gaps (and how this is impacted within a hybrid organisation). c) Options analysis should include assessment against agreed success criteria, indicative timeline, activity, benefits, risks, dependencies, wider implications, and high-level costing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fef8f0-005c-4331-b708-726800552cbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2023 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2023 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fef8f0-005c-4331-b708-726800552cbd
- 18 Oct 2022 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ffee1f-43fd-4d46-a825-31d818a79b93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fef8f0-005c-4331-b708-726800552cbd
  30th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ffee1f-43fd-4d46-a825-31d818a79b93
  18th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f02a92b0-54a8-48f5-bee2-a24e01e56811
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b4b0d95-f38d-427e-b01f-2ff1b4d82004
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7231cf9-0857-4cee-851a-28552a0a3aac

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/planning-inspectorate

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