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24 Sep 2021 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is currently seeking a Contractor or Consortium for the Digital Transformation Programme, which aims to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Northern Ireland in enhancing their digital capabilities. The tender process is in the active stage, set to conclude on 28 October 2021, with the total contract value estimated at £1,602,225. The initiative will encompass all council areas in Northern Ireland and will be conducted through an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in business consultancy, digital technologies, and training services. Companies with expertise in innovation and digital transformation strategies will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The collaborative nature of the programme, involving all 11 local authorities, further amplifies the potential for success, making it an attractive opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DfE - Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council - Digital Transformation Programme

Notice Description

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor (or Consortium) to work with small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across NI - that are deemed to have digital transformation potential and related ambitions across any sector. The Contractor will deliver all components of the Digital Transformation Programme and support participant companies to embark on a 'digital transformation journey' geared to the integration of digital technologies into key areas of their business, fundamentally changing how they operate and/or deliver value to customers. The programme will operate across all council areas in NI and is based on a collaboration of all 11 local authorities. The Programme support must have a highly interactive and practical focus blending expertise in innovation/ business strategy and the specialist technical knowledge aligned to the advanced digital technologies deemed most appropriate for each business.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor (or Consortium) to work with small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across NI - that are deemed to have digital transformation potential and related ambitions across any sector. The Contractor will deliver all components of the Digital Transformation Programme and support participant companies to embark on a 'digital transformation journey' geared to the integration of digital technologies into key areas of their business, fundamentally changing how they operate and/or deliver value to customers. The programme will operate across all council areas in NI and is based on a collaboration of all 11 local authorities. The Programme support must have a highly interactive and practical focus blending expertise in innovation/ business strategy and the specialist technical knowledge aligned to the advanced digital technologies deemed most appropriate for each business.

Options: After the initial contract period, there is one option to extend by one year until 31 March 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e47d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023818-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,602,225 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,602,225 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 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
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Additional Buyers

Ards and North Down Borough Council

Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

Belfast City Council

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Derry City and Strabane District Council

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

Mid Ulster District Council

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Newry Mourne and Down District Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 2UB
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Springfarm
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

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