Tender

Digital Skills Training Framework

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Jun 2017 at 14:01

Tender Notice
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17 May 2017 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council (ECC) is seeking suppliers for the "Digital Skills Training Framework" to be established over a four-year period. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 5th July 2017. The project, classified under training services (CPV code 80500000), aims to provide various training solutions across four Lots: Developing IT Capability, Provision of e-learning, Project Support, and Developing IT professionals. Interested parties can access tender documents through the ECC Supplier portal, which has been open since 17th May 2017.

This framework presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in training and development services, particularly those focused on IT and digital skills. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is structured to allow suppliers to tender for one or more Lots, thus maximising their chances of securing contracts. The estimated total value of potential contracts is £5 million, making this a lucrative opportunity for qualified providers looking to expand their footprint in public sector training services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Skills Training Framework

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) in conjunction with the full members of the Essex Online Partnership (EOLP) and other public bodies are looking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide access to a diverse range of providers with a variety of training, development and delivery approaches. The Framework will be for a period of four years. The Framework Agreement has been split into four (4) Lots: Lot 1 - Developing IT Capability Lot 2 - Provision of e-learning Lot 3 - Project Support Lot 4 - Developing IT professionals Suppliers have the opportunity to tender for one or more of the above Lots. No level of expenditure is guaranteed under this Framework. The values stated are an estimate of the potential value of all contracts that may be entered into by ECC and other Public Sector partners named above throughout the duration of the Framework. The tender documents will be available via the Portal from the 17th May 2017. Please refer to the ECC Website, Supplying the council, portal page for guidance documents on how to use the system. To gain access to the portal please click on the following link: http://www.essex.gov.uk/Business-Partners/Supplying-Council/Pages/Supplier-portal.aspx The link will take you to the Supplier portal page on the ECC website where there are two links: A. Register for the iSupplier portal. There is also guidance on how to register here. B. If you have already registered login here Below the two links are Bidders guidance on using the system. Once in the system to find this negotiation please do the following: 1. Bidders will need to go to the main menu & select ECC Sourcing Supplier > Sourcing > Sourcing Home Page. 2. At the top of the page there is an option for "search open negotiations" which should default to title. Bidders will need to put in the search box next to title the project number 0318 or event number 86005 & select go for the system to search for the live negotiation. 3. The negotiation will appear at the bottom of the screen. Click on the underlined negotiation number to go into the tender & attach yourself to the negotiation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b16eaf6-3991-402c-8664-4fdb07240cde
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2017 - 3 Sep 2021 4-5 years
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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cara Gale or Melanie Bailey
Contact Email
cara.gale@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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