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GB-London: Delivery of effective use of social media and digital communications workshops to elected members in councils in England

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government is conducting a procurement process for the delivery of social media and digital communications workshops aimed at elected members in councils across England. The tender, titled "GB-London: Delivery of effective use of social media and digital communications workshops," falls under the category of specialist training services. This open procurement has a submission deadline of 26 October 2021, with the contract period set to commence on 4 November 2021 and extend until 31 March 2023. Interested suppliers should be aware that the estimated value of the workshops has been stated between £10 and £25k, and the services are applicable throughout the UK as well as other territories.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in training and development. By participating, businesses can contribute to improving the digital communication skills of local government representatives, which is critical for enhancing public engagement and service delivery. Companies with expertise in social media strategies, digital communication training, and workshop facilitation will find this tender particularly relevant and advantageous for expanding their clientele within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Delivery of effective use of social media and digital communications workshops to elected members in councils in England

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 14 October 2021 for the following reason: Amendment of estimated value of requirement from under PS10k to PS10 - PS25k(The LGA wishes to commission one or more suppliers to provide a number of 'one off'/stand-alone development workshops on the effective use of social media and digital communications to elected members in councils in England. Each session would typically be around 90 minutes - 2.5 hours duration, depending on the council's requirements. However, we are also considering the possibility of shorter 'introductory' sessions of approximately 30 minutes duration as part of our councillor induction programme from May 2022.) 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/2026c5c4-4901-4db6-b7a5-34828ff4d3b9
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

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist 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
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 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
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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