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title: "SW Regional Retrofit/Heat Pump Skills: A report into the current and future skills requirements of the retrofit and heat pump markets in the SW region"
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# SW Regional Retrofit/Heat Pump Skills: A report into the current and future skills requirements of the retrofit and heat pump markets in the SW region

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d47332fe-0d50-486f-8a9d-33a544defbc5

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority is conducting a tender titled "SW Regional Retrofit/Heat Pump Skills," aimed at producing a report on the skills requirements for the retrofit and heat pump markets in the South West region. The procurement is classified under services, specifically related to heat pumps, with a total budget of £100,000. This open procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and submissions must be received by 19 August 2022. The contract is scheduled to commence on 19 September 2022 and conclude on 16 January 2023. The project will be delivered within England, predominantly focusing on local authorities and stakeholders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in training, workforce development, and skills commissioning, particularly those with expertise in heat pumps and retrofit technologies. Companies that can effectively engage with the local authorities and stakeholders to address skills gaps and future training needs would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, the project aims to support Covid-19 recovery efforts, making it relevant for businesses positioned to assist in this area through innovation and skilled workforce training.

## Notice

The proposed study will be the first of its kind for the South West region and will play a significant role for the region, its Local Authorities, and stakeholders through development of future policy, strategy and delivery in training, education and workforce development over the coming years. It should be noted that this research and the expected outcomes are not likely to be delivered through the collation and analysis of secondary data. Engagement with partners, organisations and the private sector is expected in this undertaking The output of this commission will inform several key areas of work within the region: a) Supporting the development of funding bids, both at regional, LEP, local authority level and emerging new devolved structures in the region b) Understanding the overall supply chain and its ability to deliver in the short, medium, and long term c) Provide evidence to inform skills commissioning d) Develop Inward investment and trade (sector development and specialisms) e) Support actions concerning Covid 19 recovery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab26a7b-a596-4176-988b-6cc4aa234d94 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2022 - 16 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6ER |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42511110 - Heat pumps

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2022 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab26a7b-a596-4176-988b-6cc4aa234d94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab26a7b-a596-4176-988b-6cc4aa234d94
  22nd July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f24c2116-c509-ed11-8116-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/

## Provenance

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