--- title: "Tender for the supply of skills advice and support services in Greater Lincolnshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c2809a22-0dcd-439d-aae7-4804dde8d6c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2809a22-0dcd-439d-aae7-4804dde8d6c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2809a22-0dcd-439d-aae7-4804dde8d6c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2809a22-0dcd-439d-aae7-4804dde8d6c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EMB-GROUP LTD" published: "2023-11-23" --- # Tender for the supply of skills advice and support services in Greater Lincolnshire Buyer: EMB-GROUP LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2809a22-0dcd-439d-aae7-4804dde8d6c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2809a22-0dcd-439d-aae7-4804dde8d6c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2809a22-0dcd-439d-aae7-4804dde8d6c1.json) ## Summary The East Midlands Business Ltd (EMB) is seeking a consultant to deliver skills advice and support services in the Greater Lincolnshire area on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council (LCC). The tender titled "Skills Advisor Nov23" aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with organisational development and growth through access to skills solutions and apprenticeships. The contract, worth £95,000, will run from 2nd January 2024 to 31st December 2025, with a submission deadline of 11th December 2023. This tender by EMB presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering skills advice and support services to SMEs and larger businesses in the Lincolnshire area. Companies that have a track record in similar services and can engage effectively with employers to discuss skills requirements and apprenticeships are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a chance for qualified suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities and contribute to the region's economic development. ## 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 2nd January 2024 and run until 31st December 2025 or 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/5a9c8d29-c371-4fc1-a63f-b36e859081a5 | | 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 | 23 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 | | 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 - 23 Nov 2023 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a9c8d29-c371-4fc1-a63f-b36e859081a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a9c8d29-c371-4fc1-a63f-b36e859081a5 23rd November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d64578d8-e062-45ab-a91b-ab88916d158c Tender specification ## 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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