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Digital Training for Oxford City Council's Planning Department - AWARD

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has completed a selective procurement process under a restricted procedure for digital training services aimed at its Planning Department. The procurement, titled "Digital Training for Oxford City Council's Planning Department - AWARD," falls under the industry category of training software development services (CPV code 72212931). The contract, valued at £59,640, was awarded to Quanta Training Ltd. The contract period commences on 20th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The training is designed to enhance Microsoft 365 skills and data management, with a focus on improving data quality and digital efficiency across various skill levels within the department. The process was initiated as a tender, moved through to the award stage, and reflects the council’s focus on fostering a culture of efficiency and innovation.

This tender offers opportunities for business growth for companies specialising in digital training and education services, particularly those experienced with Microsoft 365 tools. While this specific tender has concluded, similar opportunities could be beneficial for businesses with robust digital training capabilities, especially if they focus on enhancing data skills and driving digital best practices across organisations. The delivery of such services is internationally relevant, with items delivered to places including the UK and various regions, making it suitable for businesses with a global reach. Though this tender was not specifically targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger training providers with established expertise in digital transformation for local authorities stand to benefit significantly from such projects.

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Notice Title

Digital Training for Oxford City Council's Planning Department - AWARD

Notice Description

We are seeking a digital training provider to deliver comprehensive online digital training for Microsoft 365 tools and data skills to upskill our planning department. The aim is to enhance data quality, increase adoption of tools and apply digital best practices, boost officer confidence and foster a culture of efficiency and innovation across different skill levels within the Planning Department.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c554bbc0-a855-45cd-8353-869ade045674
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0d0cf8-7407-4f80-b2c3-c79c9eb11470
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212931 - Training software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTA TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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