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BHCC Digital Inclusion (Libraries)

BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2021 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Brighton & Hove City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "BHCC Digital Inclusion (Libraries)", aimed at delivering digital inclusion services in Brighton & Hove, with a specific focus on supporting vulnerable individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This contract falls under the category of training software development services and library services. The contract commenced on 1 April 2021 and will continue until 31 March 2022, with a total value of £73,750. The procurement was awarded through a direct award method, with the award notice published on 15 October 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the digital training sector. Companies with expertise in software development, particularly in training and library services, will find this contract especially relevant. The focus on digital inclusion presents a growth avenue for businesses aiming to assist local authorities in addressing post-pandemic challenges while enhancing community engagement through technology.

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Notice Title

BHCC Digital Inclusion (Libraries)

Notice Description

A contract to continue delivering digital inclusion services in Brighton & Hove, linked to Covid-19 support to vulnerable people during the pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90961a9-af57-4a9f-ac16-d104ffce2a31
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

72212931 - Training software development services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01273 291949

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 2LS
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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