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Technology Training

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2024 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

North Yorkshire Council has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of technology training services. The contract, titled "Technology Training," falls under the information technology services category (CPV 72222300). The procurement was executed through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, below the threshold. The awarded contract, valued at £103,206, was officially completed on 18th November 2024, with the services to be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract period is set from 3rd December 2024 to 2nd December 2026, focusing on providing access to online training, sandbox environments, and AI-driven training course recommendations.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology training and services. The contract's requirements, including the provision of over 3,000 online training courses and advanced AI integration, indicate a demand for innovative and comprehensive technical training solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT service sector are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially those capable of delivering scalable and diverse training programmes. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their service offerings and establish a foothold within the public sector, fostering long-term growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology Training

Notice Description

Provision of a wide range of technical training required for staff within the Technology Service. This will provide access to online training (in excess of 3,000 training courses), Sandbox environments to carry out training and testing, and AI to baseline/monitor and suggest relevant training courses to the staff member. the contract is for 100 licences of the combines pluralsight offer for 2 years. Additional information: This contract was award via the Council's Best Value Form process as per North Yorkshire Council's Procurement and Contract Procedure Rules

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4de6dd29-92c6-455f-a9dd-188f8dc3e956
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c2949d3-2d2d-4275-a760-36b6ba717003
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,206 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,206 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2024 - 2 Dec 2026 1-2 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
NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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