Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6c-85dd-7354-af7e-df5d781f891e/outline-business-plan-for-higher-technical-education-involving-regional-further closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Outline Business Plan for higher-technical education involving regional Further Education Colleges, Group Training Associations, and Universities [Liverpool John Moores University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/liverpool-john-moores-university) Estimated value Not stated Published 19 May 2021 Deadline Closed 4 Jun 2021 ## 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. - 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 LJMU are seeking quotations for: LJMU is seeking the professional services from a suitably skilled consultancy, with experience in higher technical skills as a driver for current and future economic growth and productivity gains. The proposed work concerns the development of a robust and reliable feasibility study, to provide a level of confidence among delivery partners in the financial viability of the model, with a view to piloting the model from September 2022. ### This first step involves a 3-month review Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has been awarded pre-development funding from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) to develop an outline business case for a regional higher technical skills progression framework to underpin innovation in the region and respond to demand from new and emerging sectors. LJMU is working with three regional Further Education Colleges (FEC), two Group Training Associations (GTA), and the Merseyside Colleges Association, to explore the feasibility and development of the project. Additional information: Quotes must be submitted to Helen McCormack no later than 12 noon on 4th June. ## CPV classification Business analysis consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3f6c607f-421a-4d2d-be65-db023ababb2c) 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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