Published date: 27 November 2023

Last edited date: 27 November 2023

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: 3 December 2023, 8am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

PL25 4DJ

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-35-389-ITQ MBLSIP1- Consultancy

Published date

27 November 2023

Closing date

3 December 2023

Closing time

8am

Contract start date

4 December 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Cornwall College Group has successfully bid for funding through the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) project, which is supported by investment from the Department for Education. The LSIF project will design, develop and deliver employer-led skills provision in alignment with the sustainable skills needs of local employers in economic priority sectors, whilst enhancing Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) capacity and 'Green Careers' resources for CIoS.

Project Intent:
Falmouth Marine School have bid for LSIF revenue funding to continue the development of skill requirements for the Sustainable development funded (SDF) "De-carbonising marine vessels" project. This to be undertaken through the development of further skills and resources to support the local maritime sector requirements for Cornwall and Isle of Scilly. The initial phase of the SDF project resulted in the development of a dedicated marine electrical classroom and a remote machinery control and bridge simulation suite, a virtual reality suite and the purchase of two Nelson 18 harbour launches.

Requirements:
To support the continuing development of the SDF project Falmouth Marine School will utilise LSIP funding to acquire the support of a consultancy role to further develop links with local industries and schools to focus on the development of knowledge and skills to support employment with a focus upon sustainable development within the maritime sector.


Description of the Services required:

To supply consultation and support for the following services for Falmouth Marine School:

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Chris Davey

Address

Tregonissey Road
St Austell
Cornwall
PL25 4DJ
UK

Telephone

07765546636

Email

chris.davey@corwall.ac.uk