Tender

GB-london: Returners Campaign - Delivery of the ICT/Digital returners programme

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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Tender

12 Feb 2020 at 15:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association is seeking a supplier to deliver the ICT/Digital Returners Campaign, aimed at supporting ICT returners through training and mentorship. This tender falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £500,000. The procurement method is open, and the tender is currently in the open stage, with submissions due by 11 March 2020. The contract is set to commence on 31 March 2020 and will last until 31 March 2021. Interested suppliers can deliver services to various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a meaningful initiative within the education and training services sector. Businesses that specialise in ICT training, coaching, and networking support, particularly those experienced in working with returners to the workforce, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on flexible, modular approaches to learning also allows for organisations with varying capacities to potentially participate and contribute to the successful delivery of this programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-london: Returners Campaign - Delivery of the ICT/Digital returners programme

Notice Description

We are looking for a supplier to work in partnership with us to deliver the following activity: 1.Delivery of the ICT/Digital returners programme - including attraction, selection, training (including on-line resources and modules), supervision and coaching. 2.Use of the best practice and principles adopted and lessons learnt by other successful returner programmes. 3.Support a returner network/membership/reach to 'get the council employers ready'. This will include publicity via LGA communication channels to ICT leaders who are potential employers of these 'returners'. 4.Provide a flexible and modular approach to learning for candidates with different levels of experience in ICT (e.g. entry level to senior level) This may result in two separate cohorts to cater for returners with varying experience and knowledge. 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-b5fd17-39409f8a-70ce-4ea6-b877-d8891d4874ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d95d0ad1-b955-4911-93ad-1822bc89849d
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
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
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Suzanne Hudson
Contact Email
suzanne.hudson@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02076643000

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

Further Information

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