Tender

GB-Epping: EPP0106 - Digital Inclusion Programme

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2024 at 20:10

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15 Mar 2024 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Epping Forest District Council is seeking to commission a sustainable digital inclusion programme named "EPP0106 - Digital Inclusion Programme". This service procurement opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services in the industry category of Community action programme. The contract value is GBP 50,000, with a minimum value of GBP 25,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, following an open procurement method with an open procedure. The tender period ends on 16th April 2024, and the contract period is scheduled from 15th May 2024 to 30th March 2025. The project aims to reduce digital exclusion through digital skills, connectivity, and access to hardware, focusing on the East of England region.

This tender presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in providing the digital inclusion programme. Businesses with expertise in digital skills training, connectivity solutions, and hardware provision would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Epping Forest District Council, as the contracting authority, invites economic operators to engage in the procurement process based on the set criteria. SMEs looking to contribute to community development through digital inclusion initiatives are encouraged to explore this tender opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Epping: EPP0106 - Digital Inclusion Programme

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 26 March 2024 for the following reason: amended to confirm the project is suitable for VCO's.(Epping Forest District Council is seeking to commission a sustainable digital inclusion programme for the Epping Forest district. The aim of the programme is to reduce digital exclusion through the three pillars of digital inclusion. Digital Skills Connectivity Access to hardware) 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3335e5e4-ca1e-46b4-be9a-7930ff2faf45
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2024 - 30 Mar 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
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Further Information

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