Planning

WSCC - JS - RFI - Advanced Digital Skills

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Mar 2022 at 18:27

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "WSCC - JS - RFI - Advanced Digital Skills" is being initiated by West Sussex County Council, located in Chichester, England. This opportunity falls within the Education and training services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. Key deadlines include the engagement end date set for 24 March 2022, by which responses to the request for information (RFI) must be submitted electronically through the SE Shared Services In-Tend portal. This RFI aims to gather insights on the market's capability to deliver an advanced digital skills programme aimed at addressing skills gaps in digital businesses.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in educational services, particularly those focused on digital skills training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to partake, as the council seeks diverse solutions and innovative ideas to support their initiative. Engaging in this procurement process allows companies to contribute to a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the local workforce's digital competencies, thereby fostering a more robust digital economy in West Sussex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC - JS - RFI - Advanced Digital Skills

Notice Description

This request for information is published on behalf of West Sussex County Council. The Council is looking to procure an Advanced Digital Skills programme to support its ambition to support digital businesses with skills gaps and increase aspiration around digital careers. This is a new initiative for the County Council and does not follow on from, or build on from, an existing Advanced Digital Skills programme. The programme will be delivered by West Sussex County Council on behalf of all West Sussex District and Borough local authorities. The Council is seeking to understand the capability, experience and solutions available in the marketplace to help develop the commercial approach to securing these services. The RFI will be administered electronically via the SE Shared Services In-Tend portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home The project reference is WSCC - 034209. The title is WSCC - JS - RFI - Advanced Digital Skills You will need to register on the site to view the questionnaire. The deadline for responses is 24/03/2022 Additional information: Please note this RFI will be administered the SSE Shared Services In-Tend electronic portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96ea9f5a-2081-465a-9788-ad5b5a4a477a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61def454-405e-4bf9-8881-db0983e0024d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

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