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Workforce capability analysis for a Basic Skills digital entitlement activity

THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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13 Jul 2018 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation is conducting a tender for a project titled "Workforce capability analysis for a Basic Skills digital entitlement activity" in the education and training services sector. This initiative aims to develop a baseline for the capability of the workforce tasked with delivering new digital skills training, funded through the Adult Education Budget. The tender process is currently in the active stage and is being conducted via an open procedure (below threshold), with the deadline for submissions set for 3rd August 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 16th August 2018 and conclude by 14th December 2018. The project will involve activities across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, market analysis, and educational consultancy services. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as their insights could play a vital role in identifying the skills gaps within the digital workforce. Businesses with expertise in qualitative research and the development of training programmes will find this opportunity especially fitting, helping them to contribute to the enhancement of digital skills across the UK while potentially expanding their own market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workforce capability analysis for a Basic Skills digital entitlement activity

Notice Description

This project will support work by the Department for Education (DfE) to introduce a legal entitlement to basic digital skills training from 2020, similar to the legal entitlements already in place for English and maths. The entitlement will be funded through the Adult Education Budget (AEB). Adults will have the opportunity to undertake improved digital courses based on new national standards. This research seeks to develop a baseline to determine the capability of the basic digital skills workforce to deliver the new basic digital skills entitlement. This project will use existing workforce data, as well as conduct qualitative case studies, to obtain a better understanding in this area. It will identify any skills gaps amongst the workforce, and inform any support for the workforce that may be available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d179ca94-d23f-4060-acbd-fbe02cda5dc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840a7584-4b64-47e2-b9cb-d8231c64e35a
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social research services

80000000 - Education and 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
13 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Aug 2018 - 14 Dec 2018 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
THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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