Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0b-59a8-7132-8e10-1e7847570a21/consultancy-services-to-deliver-the-hs2-employment-and-skills-strategy-for-notti awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Consultancy Services to deliver the HS2 Employment and Skills Strategy for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire [Nottinghamshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nottinghamshire-county-council) Estimated value £50,000 Published 1 Feb 2017 Deadline Closed 22 Feb 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender On behalf of the East Midlands HS2 Board, Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a response to an open tender for the provision of Consultancy Services to deliver the HS2 Employment and Skills Strategy for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. The strategy will support the East Midland's response to the HS2 phase 2b route and the wider East Midlands Growth Strategy. Service providers are invited to tender to deliver the HS2 Employment and Skills strategy in line with the full Specification provided with the tender pack. The Specification and full tender pack are available further to registering an interest in the opportunity at [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org). Potential bidders need to be aware that the HS2 Employment and Skills strategy requires delivering in relatively short timescales. The HS2 Employment and Skills strategy requires delivering by the 22nd May 2017 in order to inform the final overarching HS2 Growth strategy. It is anticipated that the start date for this contract will be the 6th March 2017. The maximum contract value for the services as described in the Part 3 specification is £50,000. ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2bb22dd1-4dd6-4caf-b05f-9caee6d03c10) 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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