Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc9-6cc4-72c1-9d30-a86229553b8b/tender-for-the-supply-of-skills-advice-and-support-services-in-greater-lincolnsh closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tender for the supply of skills advice and support services in Greater Lincolnshire [Emb-Group Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/emb-group-ltd) Estimated value £50,000 to £95,000 Published 23 Nov 2023 Deadline Closed 11 Dec 2023 ## 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 East Midlands Business Ltd (EMB) is a private company which provides a range of business consultancy, research and programme management services to the public sector. EMB is contracted by Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) to deliver the Growth Hub advice services under the Business Lincolnshire brand. The Business Lincolnshire programme is part funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered in partnership with various Lincolnshire local authorities. The programme provides support to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) located in the Greater Lincolnshire area to help their businesses to thrive and grow. EMB is now seeking to appoint a consultant to deliver skills advice and support services, referred from this point onwards as the 'Skills Adviser', working alongside our existing team of generalist business advisers. The Skills Adviser will proactively identify and engage employers from across Greater Lincolnshire, supporting them with their organisational development and growth via access to high quality skills solutions including, but not limited to, apprenticeships. The Skills Adviser will also work alongside Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) Adult Skills Leads to support the delivery of the local Adult Skills Strategy. EMB is inviting tender submissions from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of skills advice and support services, working with Lincolnshire-based businesses to discuss their skills requirements and potential for apprenticeships for either existing or new members of staff. Suppliers must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in delivering similar services to both SMEs, as well as larger, businesses. The contract will start on 2nd January 2024 and run until 31st December 2025 or the available funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first. More details can be found in the accompanying tender specification. Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c2809a22-0dcd-439d-aae7-4804dde8d6c1) 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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