Tender

GB-Luton: Digital and Financial Inclusion Community Training

ALDWYCK HOUSING GROUP

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Tender

01 Dec 2016 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Aldwyck Housing Group is procuring a tender titled "GB-Luton: Digital and Financial Inclusion Community Training," aimed at enhancing digital and financial skills among their customers in the East of England. This tender falls under the services category and is currently in the active planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 16th December 2016 at 17:00. The contract's execution is expected to commence on 5th January 2017 and conclude by 31st March 2017. The procurement is being carried out through an open procedure method, highlighting its accessible nature for interested vendors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) capable of delivering training in digital skills and financial literacy. Businesses that specialise in educational services, particularly those focused on vocational training and personal development, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to engage up to 75 participants, emphasising the potential for service providers to make a substantial impact while fostering customer engagement through effective training delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Luton: Digital and Financial Inclusion Community Training

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 30 November 2016 for the following reason: Due to technical issue notice was not published therefore we have extended the submission deadline to 16th December 2016 at 17:00To provide a (pilot) project training Aldwyck customers throughout its areas of operation to maximise use of digital communication and financial management tools. This is not an introduction to IT/Digital Inclusion. It is suggested that the delivery will be small groups (up to 14 per cohort), up to 6 sessions per cohort. Delivery to take place between January - March 2017. This project will equip tenants with the core digital skills to manage their daily activities using a digital platform e.g. online banking, comparison website, accessing Aldwyck's online portal etc. to reduce financial exclusion and maximise the money they have. It will improve the engagement between the business and its customers. The supplier must: *Develop digital inclusion training content - with a focus on financial inclusion achieved through digital means *Encourage a channel shift by teaching residents how to interact with Aldwyck's online portals - and other organisations, including social media *Manage communications with participants and deliver digital inclusion training content Training material should include (but is not limited to) the following topics: Utilising Online Banking Changing utilities Managing Budgets Benefits claim advice (if applicable) Maximising income Job search (if applicable) Utilising Aldwyck's online portals iSetting up social media accounts - inc. Linked in, Twitter & Facebook Using Emails Maximising the use of mobile devices Aldwyck Housing Group will undertake the marketing mail out for the courses to its customers/residents. The supplier must have the capability of independently handling applications to the training courses and communicating with potential participants, holding waiting lists and allocating participants to available courses, and notifying participants when and where courses will take place. It is expected that participants will be trained on the devices available to them (laptops, phones, tablets), but some will require use of training equipment provided by the trainer as part of the delivery. Aldwyck will not provide this equipment. The cost of venue hire is included in the overall project delivery cost, and to be arranged by the supplier. Where appropriate Aldwyck venues can be utilised (at no cost where possible). A fully inclusive fee is, therefore, required. Provide a full and comprehensive evaluation of the training and impacts achieved for customers. The outcome of the contract will help determine if a whole business roll out is feasible. Payment will be based on the number of participants successfully completing the course. A fee per successful participant will form part of the quotation. Between 48 (minimum) and 75 participants will be expected to complete. All suppliers must be approved supplier of Aldwyck Housing Group before any contract can be confirmed. 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
ocds-b5fd17-cd960681-c6b4-4cdb-939e-5e209400610c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748ab9c1-700f-4268-97fb-d4e09e1174cc
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

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80533100 - Computer training services

80570000 - Personal development 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
1 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
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
ALDWYCK HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUGHTON REGIS
Postcode
LU5 5UZ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Houghton Regis West
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Further Information

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