Tender

Digital Training and Support Framework

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Tender

23 Mar 2020 at 12:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is currently seeking suppliers for the "Digital Training and Support Framework," aimed at enhancing digital skills among the 10.5 million people in the UK lacking basic digital abilities. This opportunity falls within the industry category of computer-related services and is part of an ongoing open procurement process. Key details include a contract value of £35 million and a procurement method following the open procedure. While the tender period has ended, the contract began on 5th April 2016 and extends until 4th April 2020. Suppliers interested in participating must register on the e-Sourcing Suite and can express their interest through a specified process, guided by the Government Digital Service and the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in digital training and inclusion services, particularly those experienced in providing educational support, community service provision, or adult training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find this particularly advantageous as they can compete for the five specific lots outlined in the procurement. The focus on reducing digital exclusion makes this a timely opportunity, especially in light of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has necessitated an increase in digital service usage and support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Training and Support Framework

Notice Description

Currently, 10.5 million people in the UK lack basic digital skills and many either can't or don't use digital government services independently. The Government Digital Service (GDS) with the support of The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is seeking suppliers who can provide digital training and digital support services to reduce the number of digitally excluded people in the UK, by removing the barriers presented by lack of access, digital skills, vulnerability or motivation. This procurement exercise will be conducted in accordance with the open procedure and is intended to establish a Framework Agreement.This procurement is divided into two subdivided sections: A - Assisted Digital B - Digital Inclusion There are 5 lots: - Lot 1 - Support to use government digital services Lot 2 - Digital Inclusion Research And Analysis Lot 3 - Design Of A Digital Inclusion Course, Product Or Intervention Lot 4 - Delivery Of Digital Inclusion/Basic Digital Skills Training Lot 5 - Digital Inclusion Marketing And Promotion Additional information: Potential Providers will be assessed in accordance with -Section 5 of the Regulations implementing the Directive on the basis of information provided in response to an Invitation to Tender ('ITT'). This procurement will be managed electronically via Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, Potential Providers must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the supplier to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to the Emptoris messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Help-desk email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Crown Commercial Service (CCS) believes that the first condition set out in Regulation 72(1)(c) Public Contracts Regulations 2015 has been fulfilled in respect of the Framework Agreement. Crown Commercial Service has taken the decision to extend existing framework agreements that were due for reprocurement for a period of twelve (12 months). This is to enable CCS resource to be diverted to procuring urgent requirements to deal with COVID-19 consequences and to relieve pressure on the supply chain while short staffed, to enable businesses to continue to deliver services and goods to customers. CCS intends to deliver replacement framework agreements as quickly as possible after the initial COVID-19 impact.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40b41b70-6546-4aea-a5c1-00bf7c441cc9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b18242ea-2b6d-43bb-bcd2-9e6193ff3eeb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2016 - 4 Apr 2020 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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