Tender

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

TORUS FOUNDATION

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

30 Mar 2021 at 13:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Torus Foundation is inviting tenders for the provision of 'person centred' IT training for tenants in sheltered accommodation, with a budget ranging from £100,000 to £500,000. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under CPV codes for computer-user familiarisation and training services. The tender period is set to close on 20 April 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2021, lasting until 31 December 2022. The training programme is aimed at engaging tenants aged 55 and over in the North West of the United Kingdom, providing practical IT skills to enhance their digital confidence and usage.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to deliver impactful training services. Businesses specialising in educational services, community outreach, or IT training would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on practical and flexible training methodologies makes it an appealing project for organisations that excel in tailoring educational experiences to meet diverse needs, especially for older populations seeking to improve their digital skills.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

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
ocds-b5fd17-7ed22587-977d-41a5-866c-428521229434
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da77fc2f-249c-4e99-a58e-a853fbe2d37f
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

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 years
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
TORUS FOUNDATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7ed22587-977d-41a5-866c-428521229434-2021-03-30T14:35:32+01:00",
    "date": "2021-03-30T14:35:32+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-7ed22587-977d-41a5-866c-428521229434",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "BIP582204789",
        "title": "GB-St Helens: Provision of 'person centred' IT training for tenants in sheltered accommodation",
        "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.",
        "datePublished": "2021-03-30T14:35:32+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "80533000",
            "description": "Computer-user familiarisation and training services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "80533100",
                "description": "Computer training services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "98000000",
                "description": "Other community, social and personal services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "North West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 100000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 500000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2021-04-20T10:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2021-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2022-12-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da77fc2f-249c-4e99-a58e-a853fbe2d37f",
                "datePublished": "2021-03-30T14:35:32+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Please follow this link to view the notice.",
                "url": "https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-St-Helens:-Provision-of-'person-centred'-IT-training-for-tenants-in-sheltered-accommodation/24S85RP4EG"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-164076",
            "name": "Torus Foundation",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Torus Foundation"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "4 Corporation Street",
                "locality": "St Helens",
                "postalCode": "WA9 1LD",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Liam Bedson",
                "email": "liam.bedson@torus.co.uk",
                "telephone": "00"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-164076",
        "name": "Torus Foundation"
    }
}