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Digital Training Courses

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2025 at 13:02

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01 Jul 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of digital training courses, with the contract awarded to Paradise Computing Ltd. The procurement focused on staff training services in digital tools like MS Excel, MS Word, Power BI, Power Automate, and MS Teams. Located in Northampton, England, the process was conducted through a competitive quotation method below the threshold, specifically suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The tender period concluded on 20th June 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2025 and run through to 30th June 2028.

This procurement opportunity provides substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in digital training and consultancy services, particularly those focused on Microsoft products. SMEs with expertise in delivering comprehensive training programmes could leverage this contract to reinforce their industry presence and build enduring relationships with public sector organisations. The competitive quotation process offered a fair playing field for smaller businesses that may not traditionally qualify for larger contracts, encouraging innovation and diversity in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Digital Training Courses

Notice Description

Delivery of digital training courses for WNC staff as part of L&D open programme delivery. Covers MS Excel Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced, MS Word Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced, Power BI, Power Automate and MS Teams

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4dfa7fda-9ed4-4be9-a129-a54e41d6ba88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42dd3fa5-be04-4b23-8c48-ee91c55c102d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
learninganddevelopment@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07738 637301

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARADISE COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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