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title: "Skill framework for the information age"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec14fe72-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Skill framework for the information age

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec14fe72-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Wirral Borough Council, is focused on acquiring consulting services under the title "Skill framework for the information age." This tender falls within the IT services industry and is located in Birkenhead, North West England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 6th November 2015, and the contract period is set to commence on 4th January 2016 and conclude on 3rd January 2017. The overall value of the contract is £20,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting and skills assessment, particularly those with expertise in the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). Companies providing consultancy services that can deliver role profiles and continuous professional development (CPD) plans for staff would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this process, businesses can potentially expand their client base within the public sector and enhance their professional service offerings.

## Notice

Wirral IT Services require the services of a SFIA accredited consultancy to undertake a SFIA-based skills assessment for each member of staff. Then consolidate the results of the baseline assessment and gap analysis to give an organisational view, with observations and recommendations for next steps. Also to review the above mentioned activities to confirm any gaps and discuss any further activities which might be required. To include, but not be limited to: the delivery of role profiles for all roles within WITS; the delivery of individual CPD plans for all participating staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23cb4d14-de0c-4658-a829-ffbf8eac702c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2016 - 3 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 5AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23cb4d14-de0c-4658-a829-ffbf8eac702c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23cb4d14-de0c-4658-a829-ffbf8eac702c
  22nd October 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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