Technology Skills Analysis

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 4th January 2019 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Department wishes to commission a Technology Skills Analysis to assess the knowledge and understanding required of BEIS staff across its main areas of responsibility regarding key new and emerging technologies. The Analysis will need to assess both the base requirement and the current level of knowledge and understanding of key new and emerging technologies by BEIS staff across its main areas of responsibility alongside establishing any gaps. It is crucial the Department has the right knowledge, understanding and skills in place. The findings from the Analysis will inform BEIS's future workforce development, including its priorities for technology skills training. This will enable the Department to better meet the needs of its Industrial Strategy, EU Exit and future policy requirements. To note, the focus for this work is BEIS's wider workforce of policy-makers, not training for technical specialists and professionals covered by the Digital, Data and Technology Capability Framework. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.