Tender

Conversion Skills - Digital Innovation

WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges is inviting applications for the "Conversion Skills - Digital Innovation" tender, which is focused on providing education and training services aimed at enhancing digital skills in the Leeds City Region. This open procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 31 October 2018. The resultant contract is scheduled to commence on 1 December 2018 and will run until 31 July 2019. The delivery addresses will primarily be in West Yorkshire, specifically the postal code LS2 8BL, though it also encompasses a broader geographical scope, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers with expertise in digital skills development, particularly those targeting the information and communication technology sectors. Businesses that specialise in advanced digital training or possess innovative educational methodologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on raising skill levels and preparing individuals for digital job roles enhances the potential for growth and collaboration, given that the project aligns with the broader regional skills agenda.

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Notice Title

Conversion Skills - Digital Innovation

Notice Description

WYCC values the relationship and support for collaborative working, and wants to invite applications from organisations that are committed to working in partnership to deliver quality training which meets the Leeds City Region skills agenda. WYCC is seeking skilled training provider train individuals in advanced digital skills needed for digital economy[1]. This includes skills needed for jobs in the digital sectors (Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)) [2] as well as those needed to work in digital occupations in non-digital sectors. This commission has been developed by collaborating with employers, industry and education. It has also been influenced by, and responds to, national, regional and local skills challenges, strategies and intelligence. This commission is for services to develop and deliver Conversion Skills (training) that aims to increase digital skills by: o Increasing the skills levels (through training) of employed individuals from the existing level to the next level up, to encourage progression in employment; o Increasing the number of people in digital occupations, particularly at level 2 and above, with a focus is on raising the bar on higher level skills; o Train individuals in their pursuit of careers in digital job roles; and o Develop individuals who, upon completion, are ready to progress in digital job roles. Additional information: Please refer to the Commissioning Brief and accompanying Application Documents Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b4a5039-071b-4eaf-ab32-2c321bb1617f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e00f8ee-ad6d-494c-9589-188a56871d87
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 (below threshold)
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
9 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES
Contact Name
Georgia Williams
Contact Email
georgia.williams@westyorkshirecolleges.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0113 3861862

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST YORKSHIRE
Postcode
LS2 8BL
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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