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The Push and Pull of Digital Skills

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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23 May 2019 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "The Push and Pull of Digital Skills" was conducted by Sheffield City Council, focusing on education and training services within the digital skills sector. The tender, which has a total value of £91,500, was awarded following an open procedure. The contract has a start date of 1st June 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2019. The relevant location for the delivery of services is Yorkshire and the Humber, with the tender period having ended on 17th May 2019. This initiative aims to support underrepresented groups, particularly women and autistic individuals, in gaining digital skills for employment.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with an emphasis on digital skills development and inclusivity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in innovative training methodologies and with experience in supporting underrepresented communities would be ideally positioned to engage with this contract. By providing comprehensive training programmes that address the needs of the targeted groups, businesses stand to not only contribute to social impact but also expand their client base and expertise in the growing digital skills landscape.

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Notice Title

The Push and Pull of Digital Skills

Notice Description

This 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-646d1a23-e22f-4d94-b762-4557042813be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b14963-0202-4cb2-be28-5360592b3bac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£86,748 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Elwis
Contact Email
adam.elwis@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142053152

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERO CONSULTING

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