--- title: "Labour Forecasting Tool" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ede7c338-5d73-4af2-a142-eb05eadc7f8f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ede7c338-5d73-4af2-a142-eb05eadc7f8f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ede7c338-5d73-4af2-a142-eb05eadc7f8f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ede7c338-5d73-4af2-a142-eb05eadc7f8f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD" published: "2017-02-07" --- # Labour Forecasting Tool Buyer: THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ede7c338-5d73-4af2-a142-eb05eadc7f8f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ede7c338-5d73-4af2-a142-eb05eadc7f8f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ede7c338-5d73-4af2-a142-eb05eadc7f8f.json) ## Summary The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is seeking a single supplier to deliver its Labour Forecasting Tool. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within research and development consultancy. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 20th February 2017. The contract will commence on 3rd April 2017 and has a duration of three years, with the possibility of two further one-year extensions. Interested suppliers should note that responses must include a completed Supplier Questionnaire, which can be submitted via email to procurement@citb.co.uk for preliminary evaluation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software development, data analysis, and training services, particularly those focused on labour forecasting or similar consultancy services. Companies that can provide the necessary technical support, as well as robust customer training and promotional activities, will be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, as the requirement aims to support various sector models, businesses with expertise in emerging areas such as nuclear and renewable energy may find this tender especially relevant for growth and collaboration prospects. ## Notice CITB wishes to commission a single supplier to deliver its Labour Forecasting Tool (LFT), ensuring it is technically maintained and developed to support and continuously improve its long-standing labour forecasting activities. This requirement is to commission a supplier to: * Service existing LFT customers, who have purchased a licence to use the LFT from CITB, from a range of organisations through a customer helpdesk * Promote the LFT, UK wide, jointly with CITB, including demonstrations of the tool both virtually and face to face * Provide face to face training to customers on using the LFT; including advice and guidance regarding general forecasting and bespoke solutions * Provide forecasting reports generated through the LFT as a service to customers and to support CITB's strategic analysis of sectors, geographical areas (such as Local Enterprise Partnerships) and significant major projects * Continuously technically develop the LFT to meet emerging customer needs and industry requirements always ensuring it reflects the most robust and accurate measure of forecasting through the application of data analysis, project information and devised labour coefficients. This includes the development of new LFT sector models using bespoke project data and information in evolving sub-sectors such as nuclear and renewable energy The contract will run for a three year period with the option to extend for a further 2 years agreed on an annual basis. Additional information: Please complete Supplier Questionnaire and return to procurement@citb.co.uk, if your SQ is acceptable, Tenders will be dispatched 23.2.17 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f0077b5-9f28-47be-a37d-328280b88df9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE31 6RH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk | | Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | | Electoral ward | Bircham with Rudhams | | Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2017 at 09:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f0077b5-9f28-47be-a37d-328280b88df9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f0077b5-9f28-47be-a37d-328280b88df9 7th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df37251d-671e-406c-9199-e396940ddc46 Supplier Questionnaire - http://www.citb.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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