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GB-St Helens: Provision of 'person centred' IT training for tenants in sheltered accommodation

TORUS FOUNDATION

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13 Jul 2021 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Torus Foundation seeking a single service provider for the "Provision of 'person centred' IT training for tenants in sheltered accommodation" located in St Helens, North West England. This initiative is classified under the industry category of Computer-user familiarisation and training services (CPV code: 80533000). The tender was awarded on 25th June 2021, with the contract period commencing on 28th June 2021 and set to conclude on 31st December 2022. This procurement was executed through an open procedure, offering an opportunity for businesses to submit their bids to provide necessary services valued at £124,373 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT training and support, particularly those focused on adaptable and accessible learning approaches. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aims to enhance the digital skills of older tenants through engaging and practical training sessions. The emphasis on flexibility in programme delivery allows businesses to design creative solutions tailored to the specific needs of the tenants, thereby fostering an environment for substantial growth and community impact.

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Notice Title

GB-St Helens: Provision of 'person centred' IT training for tenants in sheltered accommodation

Notice Description

Torus Foundation is seeking to appoint a single service provider to enter into a Contract for the provision of 'person centred' IT training for tenants in sheltered accommodation. The scope of the contract is to: * Engage tenants aged 55 and over who live in sheltered and extra care accommodation in a 'person centred' and flexible IT training programme. The training should be practical and delivered in a very accessible way. The focus should be on what you can do with IT and the digital world rather than the technical aspects of IT. * The training sessions should be enjoyable and engaging with many practical examples and applications. Training should aim to improve the efficacy of this group of tenants with regard to using the digital world. * Carry out an IT skills confidence and needs assessments with tenants. * Liaise with Torus Foundation and the Torus IT team to gain a thorough understanding of the IT infrastructure within the accommodation. * Design an IT skills programme designed to help tenants gain entry level skills with the facility to enable tenants to progress onto further training. This training must be flexible to allow for tenants to get the skills and confidence that they need. A structured rigid programme may not suit older tenants. * Recruit, train and retain volunteer digital champions in each sheltered scheme to support IT learning and the ongoing experience of the digital world. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/248d13d4-5c74-4793-a3a3-584f1a061624
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80533100 - Computer training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,373 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,373 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 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
TORUS FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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