Tender

The Push and Pull of Digital Skills

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 May 2019 at 13:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Sheffield City Council, which is seeking to engage contractors for the project titled "The Push and Pull of Digital Skills." This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category and aims to support underrepresented groups, specifically women and autistic individuals, in acquiring digital skills. The tender is currently in the active stage, having been published on 3rd May 2019, with a submission deadline set for 17th May 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2019 and conclude on 31st December 2019, with a total estimated value of £91,500, executed through an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in education, training, and workforce development. Organisations capable of delivering innovative digital skills training and mentoring, especially those that can provide autism-friendly adaptations, will find this an attractive opportunity to grow their business. The successful bidder will not only contribute to the digital inclusion of underrepresented groups but also help establish sustainable training pathways that could enhance their operational footprint in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Push and Pull of Digital Skills

Notice Description

The project is an innovative employer led digital skills programme, supporting participants from underrepresented groups, focusing on women and autistic people, building pathways to digital jobs, combing tested practice. The project will deliver six core functions: a) Support underrepresented groups to gain demand led digital skills and enter employment within digital roles b) Deliver an innovative employer led, co-designed and co-delivered digital skills programme, embedding work experience and mentoring alongside practical digital training delivered through industry experts c) Clear route to sustainability and scale-up by training up a cadre of digital ambassadors that will replicate training for underrepresented groups beyond the lifetime of this project d) Expert advice and practical adaptations to training venues and workplaces to ensure they are autism-friendly e) Evaluation will provide quantitative and qualitative data, measuring the impact of new and innovative methods for digital skills growth f) Provide genuine collaborative leadership across Digital Industries, Academia, Public Sector and Communities, ensuring sustainability

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ee879ce-1356-459a-9952-34b8858619cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e8db1f-77a2-47bf-82a9-0c4b82d50b6a
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
£91,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 Dec 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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