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ENTRY 1 - LEVEL 2 DIGITAL SKILLS - STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 May 2018 at 14:09

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24 May 2018 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a contractor for the project titled "ENTRY 1 - LEVEL 2 DIGITAL SKILLS - STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT". This procurement, classified under research and experimental development services, is currently in the award stage. The contract period is set from 6th April 2018 to 29th March 2019, following a tender period that concluded on 14th March 2018. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, with a total contract value of £94,998. The project is based in England and is designed to create national standards for adult digital skills.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the development of essential digital skills frameworks. Businesses specialising in research and development, educational services, and digital training would be ideally positioned to participate, given the focus on inclusive stakeholder engagement, alignment with the Regulated Qualification Framework, and the need for strong support from digital sector representatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENTRY 1 - LEVEL 2 DIGITAL SKILLS - STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

Notice Description

The Contractor will research and develop a set of national standards for adult digital skills from entry level 1 - level 2, that: - are based upon the basic digital skills in the 'Get Digital' basic skills framework. The Tech Partnership in conjunction with Lloyds Bank are currently updating this framework. - ensure an inclusive and balanced engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including employers, practitioners, subject specialists and digital inclusion charities and organisations. - have strong employer and sector buy-in, including digital stakeholders and learner representatives. - build upon existing national standards. - allow qualifications built upon standards to align with the Regulated Qualification Framework. - provide a solid foundation for awarding organisations to develop the next generation of basic digital skills qualifications. - reflect any required changes to the standards identified through the Department's Consultation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c508f855-4579-433f-a18d-984c38c0c0ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9294cba8-f0c6-4ebb-aeda-5eece4398b6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,998 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 6-12 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

ALPHAPLUS

Further Information

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