Tender

Digital Upskilling and Training Support

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2024 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Reading Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the project titled "Digital Upskilling and Training Support" in the services main procurement category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 8th March 2024, and a contract period from 1st April 2024 to 1st November 2025. The project involves training services and information systems or technology planning services. The delivery address is located in RG1 2LU, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity for "Digital Upskilling and Training Support" by the Reading Borough Council is ideal for businesses interested in providing digital training solutions. Companies proficient in training services and technology planning are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable for this procurement. The opportunity presents a chance for business growth through providing training services to the Council, with the potential for long-term contracts up to November 2025.

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Notice Title

Digital Upskilling and Training Support

Notice Description

The project are seeking 3 x Quotes for a suite of digital training to be delivered to staff, in a train-the-trainer method allowing staff to pass skills on to their departments. Additional information: Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this procurement should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering ortal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions; it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, Bidders should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly, as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e2c7023-4822-470a-b3d8-e83c9971ab2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5c0873-9daa-4ce6-abd8-39f03311230f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 1 Nov 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Isabelle Robson
Contact Email
isabelle.robson@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0118 937 3787

Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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