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Skills Audit for Greater Carlton

Gedling Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Gedling Borough Council is looking for suppliers for accountancy work (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £35,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 6 months, starting 1 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 21 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6.5 bids per contract for accountancy contracts in this region (from 24 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Tender documents

What the notice says

A Skills Audit is required by the Greater Carlton Neighbourhood Board to develop a robust evidence base for understanding employment, skills and workforce needs within Greater Carlton. This commission is funded through the Greater Carlton Pride in Place Programme and will be delivered on behalf of Gedling Borough Council as the Accountable Body. The total procurement value is £35,000, excluding VAT. Bids that exceed this value will be deemed non-compliant and will not be evaluated further.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £35,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 21 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

7 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084218-2026

About the buyer

Gedling Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

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From notice 084218-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.