Award

Virtual Skills Platform

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

31 Jan 2023 at 12:06

Award Notice
Tender

17 Nov 2022 at 10:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking a developer for the "Virtual Skills Platform" project to enhance digital skills in the local community. The project aims to support individuals in advancing their careers in the digital sphere. The tender, with a value of £170,000, is currently in the award stage. The contract is expected to start on 1st February 2023, with a procurement deadline of 19th December 2022. The project falls under the services category and involves platform interconnectivity software development.

This opportunity presented by the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to provide IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Businesses interested in digital innovation and skill development would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. Access to training for career advancement and the potential for contributing to the digital growth of the community make this project particularly attractive for businesses in the IT sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Skills Platform

Notice Description

BCP Council is looking for a developer to build and manage the Virtual Skills Platform (VSP) which complements the Boscombe Digital Skills Innovation and Learning Hub. The Hub will be physically located in Boscombe with an aim of enhancing the level of digital capability in the local community, from teaching those without computer skills how to use the internet, right through to supporting new innovative digital businesses. The VSP is aimed at those who would like to access training to support them in advancing or changing their careers in the digital sphere. It is anticipated that the contract shall commence on the 1st February 2023. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cb9ae37-11b9-443d-a141-32ceefc75e02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5c8f1a-13df-4027-98ee-5121cb252aa6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N/A

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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