Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c48-14ae-72c5-b33e-25d086277c25/careers-advice-education-information-advice-and-guidance-research-and-improve closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Careers Advice, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Research and Improvement Project [West of England Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-of-england-combined-authority) Estimated value £50,000 Published 18 Oct 2019 Deadline Closed 18 Nov 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 The WECA CEIAG (Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) Research and Improvement project is designed to generate critical intelligence and analysis relating to availability, quality and impact/outcomes of CEIAG at Primary, Secondary, Post-16 and 19+ residents in the WECA area. The project will generate options for interventions to improve this delivery and these options would be co-designed and developed to the point that they can be presented as costed investment opportunities. The research will consider current delivery across the region by national, regional and local delivery partners. What will the Project deliver? ### Research Phase The scope of the project is all aspects of CEIAG. The project should cover residents of all ages and especially those who face additional barriers. The project will examine the impact of existing delivery and collate current best practice, data and evidence both locally and nationally. Research should examine the availability, quality and impact of services. The research should focus on local provision and include mapping of the various funders currently commissioning services. Gaps in current available research and evidence should be highlighted and recommendations made for further phases of the project as needed. The project will undertake research and consultation which would include the following stakeholder groups: - - Four Unitary Authorities & WECA - Schools, Further Education Colleges and Higher Education providers. - Residents - Both those who do and do not access services - Providers of CEIAG services for both student and adults. - Independent Training Providers - Employers - Funders - Community based organisations with a signposting role ### Improvement Phase The improvement phase will make recommendations to WECA for potential future investment and commissioning of CEIAG activity. The project will make recommendations that enable WECA to deliver a cohesive CEIAG system aligned to the Employment and Skills Plan. Recommendations should be both operational and strategic ensuring alignment to national policy. Recommendations may include the continuation, expansion or tailoring of existing services as well as identifying new interventions where gaps are identified. The report should outline how WECA CEIAG services and externally funded services (both locally and nationally) will align and work together. Recommendations could be both region wide and/or targeted at specific cohorts of residents where tailored interventions are required. The project will include potential next steps and recommendations for further phases to the project as needed. The project will provide WECA with a potential road map for how CEIAG services should be delivered with considers sustainability of funding streams. The final report should be written in clear, simple language that can easily be understood by stakeholders and residents. The report will be publicly available. Additional information: ### E-Quote System The Authority uses ProContract as its e-procurement system. Assistance in relation to the e-procurement system is available to suppliers via the Supplier Help Icon within the system. Supplier Guidance documents are also available to view and download. Suppliers must ensure that they have the most up to date Invitation to Tender document by registering on the e-tendering system at [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) and expressing an interest. This will enable suppliers to view the latest documents and see any comments and discussions on those documents. If you are still unable to resolve your issue in using the system you should send an e-mail to explaining the nature of your query. Read full description ## CPV classification Market and economic research; polling and statistics Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d5afd502-1081-4c5a-920e-6144c5039ed4) 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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