Tender

Feasibility Study of Options to Address Digital Exclusion in Preston

PRESTON CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Jul 2023 at 11:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Preston City Council has initiated a tender process for the "Feasibility Study of Options to Address Digital Exclusion in Preston" project. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £40,000 GBP. The tender period ends on 28th July 2023, and the contract is expected to run from 4th August 2023 to 30th October 2023. This opportunity falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category and is open to SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in community-focused projects to contribute towards addressing digital exclusion in Preston. Companies providing research and intervention services tailored to improving digital access in deprived areas would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method ensures transparency and accessibility, allowing diverse businesses to participate in the tender process and potentially expand their service portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feasibility Study of Options to Address Digital Exclusion in Preston

Notice Description

Preston City Council is seeking a partner, to commission 1. a research report to understand the digital exclusion landscape in Preston and 2. provide an options appraisal of interventions to improve digital access in the most deprived areas of the city. Based on an assessment of need in Preston, and of existing community provision to address this need, the report will identify the most effective options for improving accessibility with the funding available. Competition through The Chest ref DN678222 at https://procontract.due-north.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e33c47-0943-45ae-a38d-7fb121c5e729
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2023 - 30 Oct 2023 1-6 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
PRESTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2RL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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