Published date: 22 July 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 11 August 2022, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Business and management consultancy services - 79410000

  • Adult and other education services - 80400000

  • Staff training services - 80511000

Location of contract

BS16 1QY

Value of contract

£2,500

Procurement reference

Digital Skills - Call for Digital Consultants

Published date

22 July 2022

Closing date

11 August 2022

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

29 August 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

UWE Bristol are offering bespoke support for SMEs based in the West of England through their Digital Skills Workforce for the Future project.

We are looking to create a bank of External Consultants with expertise in one or more of the below areas to design and deliver bespoke training content, provide digital audits and offer mentoring support to SMEs engaged with the project. Topic areas being covered by the project include:
1.Cyber Security and GDPR
•Develop and deliver introductory workshop(s) for business leaders to understand the importance of cyber security/threats to their business
•Cyber Essentials Certification support: Work with individual SMEs to complete a 'cyber hygiene check' to evaluate their readiness/areas of development, to submit their cyber essentials application and develop an action plan to address needs.
2.Digital Skills Mapping
Working with SMEs to help develop skills to:
•Identify the right digital skills for the workforce to meet their organisational goals
•Create a skills gap map of existing roles/employees to identify future digital skills training needs
•Design and delivery of introductory workshops for business leaders/decision makers to understand the importance of digital skills analysis/planning to support their business activity.

Consultants will work with UWE Bristol staff across the duration of the project. Repeat delivery will be dependent on success and SME demand
•The length of specific courses will be determined by the consultant in negotiation with UWE Bristol, based on the topic requested
•Delivery method of workshops/support will be determined based on content and SME needs/preferences and may be:
o In person at UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Ln, Bristol, BS16 1QY
o In person at the SMEs premises
o In person at external premises within the WECA region
o Online
•Transport to and from Frenchay Campus will not be expendable

Payment will be made upon completion of each individual course. Applicants must demonstrate the following:
•Prior experience of delivering workshops/courses in the subject matter, including an example workshop outline and your approach to delivering training in an engaging method
•Prior experience of providing consultancy services in the subject matter
o Experience of delivering the above within a business setting is desired, especially with SMEs
•Knowledge of the business landscape in the West of England is desired
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
1.Relevant experience
2.Example delivery plan of a potential training session and how this will be engaging and provide practical solutions/take aways for learners
3.Value for money - please provide your day rate for design & delivery
4.Environmental sustainability

To apply, please provide a CV and covering note explaining how you meet the above criteria, and listing your areas of expertise to the Digital Skills team - DigitalWorkforce@UWE.ac.uk no later than 11.59pm on 11 August 2022

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This project is funded by the European Social Fund and the West of England Combined Authority.

About the buyer

Contact name

Felicity Cargill

Address

Frenchay Campus,Coldharbour Lane
BRISTOL
BS161QY
England

Telephone

0117 32 86303

Email

Felicity.Cargill@uwe.ac.uk