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Virtual Skills Platform for BCP Council Smart Place

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

03 Aug 2023 at 15:20

Award Notice
Tender

03 Apr 2023 at 16:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is inviting tenders for the development and management of a Virtual Skills Platform (VSP) to enhance digital capability in the community. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract value of GBP 159,000 and a contract period running from July 10, 2023, to March 31, 2026. The VSP project falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity to create the VSP offers lucrative prospects for businesses involved in software development, digital skills training, and innovative tech solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, making it accessible to a wide range of businesses aiming to support digital advancement within the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Skills Platform for BCP Council Smart Place

Notice Description

BCP Council is looking for a developer to build and manage the Virtual Skills Platform (VSP) which complements the Boscombe Digital Skills Innovation and Learning Hub. The aim will be enhancing the level of digital capability in the local community, from teaching those without computer skills how to use the internet, right through to supporting new innovative digital businesses. The VSP is aimed at those who would like to access training to support them in advancing or changing their careers in the digital sphere. It is anticipated that the contract shall commence in May 2023 or as soon as possible. The contract will run until 31 March 2026 with no available extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3f740b6-8e3c-4c73-8a66-1ac80af76241
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541e62ec-27a6-49f3-ae1d-d0ec15d9af02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XPERTNEST

Further Information

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