Tender

Digital Training and Business Support Services Framework Agreement

CAPITALESOURCING

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Tender

23 Apr 2021 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Westminster City Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for a tender titled "Digital Training and Business Support Services Framework Agreement." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on computer-user familiarisation and training services, and has a total estimated value of £1,400,000. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 28th May 2021. Interested providers are required to apply through the specified submission methods and are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the terms and conditions outlined in the tender documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital training and support services, particularly for those that can cater to the needs of market traders as well as broader council requirements. Companies with experience in delivering certified digital training and business support are well-suited to compete within this framework agreement, which has provisions for both single and multi-supplier lots. The potential for suppliers to engage in a mini-competition for lot selection further enhances the opportunity for businesses to establish a profitable partnership with the council, contributing to their growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Training and Business Support Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Westminster City Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers to join a two lot framework agreement for the provision of Digital Training and Business Support Services. This will be a two lot framework agreement. LOT 1 - Digital training and Business Support services for the market traders. (To support the councils existing wifi deployment contract). This is a single supplier lot and is ERDF funded. LOT 2 - Digital Training and Business Support Services for the wider council and for any future funding requirement within the published scope. This is a multi supplier lot with up to four providers and call off will be via a mini competition

Lot Information

Lot 1 Digital Training and Business Support Services for Market Traders

The Digital Training and Business Support Services framework agreement will be a two lot framework agreement. LOT 1 - Digital training and Business Support services for the market traders. (To support the Councils existing wifi deployment contract). This lot is solely an ERDF funded project. This will be a single supplier lot.

Renewal: The framework will be for 36 months with option to extend for additional 12 months

Digital Training and Business Support Services for the wider Council

LOT 2 - Digital Training and Business Support Services for the wider council and for any future funding requirement within the published scope. This will be a multi supplier lot with up to four suppliers and call off will be via a mini competition.

Renewal: Option to renew for another 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a9dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008812-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAPITALESOURCING
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hjacobs@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
.SW1E 6QP
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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