--- title: "SPSD Consultancy, Research & Sectoral Development Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033518" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033518" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033518.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033518.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED" published: "2022-05-06" --- # SPSD Consultancy, Research & Sectoral Development Framework Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033518 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033518) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033518.json) ## Summary The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is seeking tenders for the "SPSD Consultancy, Research & Sectoral Development Framework," which falls under the category of research and development services. Located in Glasgow, UK, the procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 7th June 2022. The open procurement method allows for electronic submissions via the Postbox facility, and the contract value is estimated at £9,400,000, covering various lots with a contract duration of up to 1080 days and possible extensions. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, research, and technical support, particularly those with expertise in economic forecasting, skills development, and Power BI solutions. Firms that can demonstrate experience in providing evidence-based analysis and sectoral insights, as well as those capable of engaging with key industry stakeholders, will be well-positioned to compete for the multiple lots available in this framework contract. ## Notice Framework providing consultancy, research , forecasting, Power BI Technical support and sectoral intermediary support ### Lot Information Forecast Services forecasting services to undertake economic and skills modelling with a view to forecasting demand and supply for jobs and skills Renewal: Additional Extension period of 12 months available Evidence, Research and Analysis Development of national 'think pieces' on the labour market in Scotland; Development of spatial, sectoral and thematic Skills Assessments; Development of bespoke tools to inform internal products and services e.g. demand statements for the apprenticeship family; Critical friend support to minimise 'group think' and to offer an independent, impartial perspective; and Bespoke research to fill gaps in the evidence base - thematic, sectoral and spatial Specific regionally-focussed outputs Specialist input to our priority areas of climate emergency, digital economy and foundational economy Renewal: Optional extension period of 12 months available Power BI Technical reporting and functionality support Supporting the maintenance of existing PowerBI solutions; Development of new PowerBI dashboards and solutions; Supporting the improvement of existing reports, for example, using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to retrieve data from our key data providers; Reviewing existing PowerBI solutions to provide expert advice and recommendations for improvement (efficiency, design, visualisations used etc.). Renewal: Optional 12 month extension period available Econometric Services To deliver econometric modelling services, associated reporting and model outputs and present the findings of these to SDS and partner colleagues. Provide expert advice and guidance on econometric approaches and analysis. This could be by email or phone for smaller requests, or may take the form of short reports, spreadsheets or structured training events for larger requests. To provide updates and commentary on international research on the economic impacts of skills and training interventions. To advise senior colleagues on the interpretation and implications of findings from econometric modelling and provide objective guidance on limitations and how research on the impacts of education and skills investment can be improved going forward. Renewal: Optional 12 month extension period Lot 5 A/B Key Sector Intermediaries To provide industry engagement with Scotland's key sectors in order to: Identify current and future technical key sector skills requirements to inform and influence the skills system, considering policy and regulatory issues Provide expertise on the suitability of current qualifications and design of future qualification in relation to key sectors practices including emerging technologies. Conduct a range of key sector skills policy and research studies to inform the development of national, regional and sectoral programmes Conduct key sector evidence-based research Engagement with Industry Stakeholders, employers and subject matter experts Identify the current and future skills capacity within Scotland's key sectors (demand vs supply) Facilitate engagement with employers and other subject matter experts Support development of new interventions Support delivery of new interventions To provide an intermediary service t0 support engagement with the sectors identified in the CESAP to include implementation of CESAP Renewal: Optional 12 month extension period available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011899-2022 | | 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 | 6 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 1DY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow East | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 6 May 2022 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011899-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000692536 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=692536 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=692536 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12862 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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