Tender

Basic Digital Skills - Standards development

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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31 Jan 2018 at 16:36

Tender Notice
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29 Jan 2018 at 15:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for the project titled "Basic Digital Skills - Standards development." This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a focus on developing digital skills standards from entry levels 1 through to levels 1 and 2. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 5 pm on Monday, 12th February 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 19th March 2018 and conclude on 1st March 2019, with potential delivery across various regions including the United Kingdom and other European territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational consultancy and digital skills training. Companies specialising in research and development, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be particularly well-suited to compete for this project. By participating in this initiative, firms can enhance their service offerings and contribute to the wider delivery of basic digital skills, which is set to be rolled out from 2020.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Basic Digital Skills - Standards development

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought from contractors to research and develop basic digital skills standards across entry levels 1, 2, 3 and levels 1 and 2. This will form part of the wider delivery of the basic digital skills entitlement which will be introduced from 2020. Additional information: The deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Monday 12th February 2018 Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words - anything longer will be disregarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19177583-21bf-4843-b0f6-0b117ab71011
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Mar 2018 - 1 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Liz Perry
Contact Email
elizabeth.perry@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

Further Information

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