Scoping Study for The Energy Transition Project

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This Scoping Study will explore and define the training, skills and innovation needs that Pembrokeshire will be facing leading up to 2050 linked to the Energy Transition. With several significant developments both in Pembrokeshire and further afield, key stakeholders are looking to explore what is required to empower the population to obtain well paid jobs, to support and enable these developments as part of the Energy Transition.The Scoping Study will provide a detailed analysis of the skills and innovation that will be required leading to 2050, providing recommendations to maximise the employment opportunities for the region.Pembrokeshire College are one of thirteen organisations across England, Wales and Scotland that have successfully been awarded the initial round of The Crown Estate’s innovative the Supply Chain Accelerator Fund (https://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/our-business/marine/supply-chain-accelerator-fund). The purpose of the funding is to help kick-start projects drawing down from a fund established in May 2024 to accelerate and de-risk the early-stage development of UK supply chain projects that service the offshore wind sector. Projects receiving funding include those enabling floating wind platforms, anchoring and mooring systems, operations and maintenance facilities, test facilities, and those supporting the skills transition.This Scoping Study is partly funded by the Supply Chain Accelerator fund, and supported by the Regional Learning Skills Partnership (South West Wales), Pembrokeshire County Council and Pembrokeshire College.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=148095.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:148095)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:Innovation and Social Value-Added Proposals: What innovative approaches or additional benefits can you bring to the study beyond the stated requirements?Please also set out what Social / Community benefits you will provide to the College if successful. This may include undertaking activities with learners, providing work placement or engaging in careers information events