Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c38-d133-7389-9df0-46a041c61ccf/consultancy-services-to-support-the-research-development-of-employability-onli closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Consultancy Services to support the research & development of Employability Online Support Tools [Copeland Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/copeland-borough-council) Open field Estimated value £40,000 Published 28 Aug 2019 Deadline Closed 7 Oct 2019 ## 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 Copeland Borough Council is seeking to appoint a professional team to deliver the project 'The Research and Development of Employability Online Support Tools'. The commission involves providing technical expertise and advice on the development of employability online support tools that will assist the Council and its Work & Skills partners to provide career pathway solutions, particularly to the unemployed and underemployed, including those who are less digitally confident. 1.1.2 It is anticipated the project will be delivered in two phases. Phase 1 will focus on the research and scope of the project. Phase 2 will focus on concept development and implementation. Progression to Phase 2 of the project will be at the discretion of the Council following a robust review as a result of Phase 1, and the subsequent development of a full business case. The total contract value of this procurement exercise is a maximum of £40K (excluding VAT). This estimation is subject to Phase 2 of the project progressing to delivery stage. Phase 1 is not expected to exceed £15k, Phase 2 is not expected to exceed £25K. Further details are provided in the Invitation to Tender documents which will be made available upon registering an interest in this opportunity via The Chest Procurement Portal. All correspondence/clarifications must be made via The Chest (messages area). For support to use the Chest please contact Proactis Help Centre: [supplierhelp.due-north.com](https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/) Read full description ## CPV classification Software integration consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3b320bb6-4484-49fb-a3d5-d91653fde8b5) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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