Tender

Digital Skills Qualifications at Levels 2 and 3

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 10:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is inviting quotations for the provision of Essential Digital Skills Qualifications at Levels 2 and 3. This procurement is categorised under adult and other education services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the tender period ending on 27 February 2025, and the contract scheduled to start on 10 March 2025 and end on 31 December 2025. The open procedure (above threshold) procurement method is being utilised. This tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The initial contract value is £60,000, with potential for extension up to £100,000 upon mutual agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with a solid track record in delivering digital skills qualifications. Companies with existing training resources, appropriate staff, systems for attracting and onboarding learners, and quality assurance processes are well-suited to compete. The opportunity is particularly favourable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service offerings in the educational sector. By participating, businesses can enhance their market presence and gain a robust partnership with the City of London Corporation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Skills Qualifications at Levels 2 and 3

Notice Description

The City invites Quotations for the provision of Essential Digital Skills Qualifications (Levels 2 and 3) The successful provider will have a successful track record in the delivery of a suite of Essential Digital Skills Qualifications (Levels 2 and 3). They will have existing training resources and arrangements (inclusive but not limited to appropriate staff, pipelines / systems for attracting and onboarding new learners, delivery locations, quality assurance systems, awarding body status, learner portfolio and administrative processes) The duration and maximum length of the contract is 10 months (end of December 2025). An initial threshold of PS60,000 of delivery (post negotiated management fee deduction) will be agreed. A minimum of PS40,000 of this value will be delivered at level 3. Upon achieving the PS60,000 delivery target, there may be scope - upon agreement from both parties - to extend the overall contract value to PS100,000 (an increase of PS40,000).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb80e8b-4e3e-4ea6-b8e5-b42719871983
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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