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International Tech Hub Network

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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25 Mar 2019 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, focusing on the "International Tech Hub Network" initiative aimed at developing sustainable digital ecosystems. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically technical training services with a contract value of £45,000. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 19 February 2019. The contract period spans from 20 February 2019 to 30 April 2019, with all activities based in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for businesses experienced in providing technical training services aimed at fostering digital skills and entrepreneurship. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the procurement process encourages their participation. Businesses focused on enhancing digital skills for under-represented groups, such as women and rural populations, may find this project aligns closely with their expertise and mission, fostering social inclusion in the evolving digital landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Tech Hub Network

Notice Description

The aim of the Tech Hubs is to build sustainable digital ecosystems across the partner country through tailored interventions to cultivate digital skills and entrepreneurship, ensuring the benefits of technology are used to improve the lives of poor and marginalised groups, and to support social inclusion and poverty reduction. The Tech Hub will support partner country entrepreneurship and innovation as a path to employment and financial prosperity in places with limited job opportunities, and address under-representation of marginalised cohorts (e.g. women, rural populations) in the digital sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0e35784-79a2-4b69-803e-a6ac6f25edce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f3aecc-ddc1-4867-8bab-b00c6ccfa871
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL PARTNERS DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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