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GB-London: Improving digital skills in the professional workforce

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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07 Oct 2024 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government, based in London, sought to improve digital skills within the professional workforce, particularly among social workers and occupational therapists. This procurement process, classified under the Health and Social Work Services category, concluded in the Award stage on 30th September 2024, with the contract starting on 2nd October 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. The open procedure was used, and the total contract value is £57,850 GBP. The project covers various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK. The awarded supplier is Skills for Care, a recognised small or medium enterprise (SME) based in Leeds.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in digital skills training and support, particularly those focused on healthcare and social services. SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) could find this procurement process valuable for establishing credibility and expanding their reach within the professional health and social care sectors. The focus on enhancing digital competence presents potential for long-term engagements aimed at upskilling professionals, thus making it a lucrative opportunity for enterprises with expertise in digital transformation and workforce development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Improving digital skills in the professional workforce

Notice Description

The digital skills review undertaken by Ipsos Mori, IPC and Skills for Care looked across a wide range of the workforce to investigate digital skills and confidence. The numbers of social workers and occupational therapists surveyed was relatively low, with the chief focus being on the workforce in the provider sector. PCH wanted to better understand the skills and confidence levels of social workers and occupational therapists in embedding care technology into care and support. In March 2024 PCH, in partnership with the LGA workforce team, carried out a health check survey on the professional workforce (occupational therapists and social workers). For the first time in 2024 a digital skills section was included. Over 15,000 professionals responded to a set of questions related to the competence and confidence of their digital skills. The results shown that, on average, staff were somewhat confident in digital skills. This support offer looks to improve the confidence of the professional workforce for all upp Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28413373-f7fe-4599-832c-59177f3981b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e32c38-2715-4820-9f96-5d698371e2ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLS FOR CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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