Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c09-3abd-73f2-9573-c63d34b8555c/workforce-futures-strategy-solent-lep closed GB open procedure # Workforce Futures Strategy - Solent LEP [Portsmouth City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/portsmouth-city-council) Estimated value £30,000 to £35,000 Published 18 Jul 2017 Deadline Closed 3 Aug 2017 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is seeking suitably experienced and qualified consultancy support to develop a ground-breaking, comprehensive and evidenced Workforce Strategy for the Solent (Workforce Futures: Developing Skills and Talent in the Solent) to provide the area with the world class skills and talent it needs to keep pace with technological change and transform competitiveness and productivity, enable our businesses to grow, attract investment, and increase wealth and economic participation for all. The strategy should be Industry demand driven, focussing on the technical and digital skills the area will need across a range of levels in conjunction with broader employability and entrepreneurial skills. The Solent LEP is commissioning this work through its Accountable Body, Portsmouth City Council. The following timescales apply to the procurement and subsequent delivery of the required services: Publication of Project on In-Tend - 18th July 2017 Deadline for submission of proposals - 3rd August 2017 (17:00) Notification of successful / unsuccessful applicants - By 7th Aug 2017 ### Inception meeting - W/C 7th Aug 2017 ### Contract start date - W/C 7th Aug 2017 Interim Report - Phase 1 Activity - End September 2017 Interim Report to LEP Board - 6th October 2017 Interim Report & Presentation to ESB - 11th October 2017 Draft Interim Skills Strategy and Implementation Plan (Phase 1 and Phase 2 Activity) - Mid October 2017 Presentation to Employment and Skills Board on Final Draft Skills Strategy and Implementation Plan (Phase 1 and Phase 2 Activity) - Mid November 2017 Report & Presentation to Solent LEP Board for adoption - 8th December 2017 Publication of Skills Strategy and Implementation Plan and completion of commission - January 2018 ### One-Year on report - January 2019 The budget for this work is ?30,000 - ?35,000. While credit will be given to bids which are below this level, the LEP wishes to ensure that it achieves the best quality output for its money. Consequently, each bid will be evaluated taking into account the following factors (which are listed in order of importance). Method statements should be submitted for each of the following: - Methodology to deliver the commission - Proven experience of relevant work to include evidence of capacity to deliver this project within the timescale - Demonstrable understanding of the Solent skills and economic landscapes, challenges and opportunities, the changing nature of skills requirements, and understanding of the emerging national skills policy framework. Any tenders that come in above this amount will be scored as a fail. The fees for this work will be capped and inclusive of all expenses, but excluding VAT. The form of contract used will be Portsmouth City Council's standard Consultancy Terms and Conditions. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/10906098-7dff-479a-b8e5-7a0fb86786fd) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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