Tender

Virtual Skills Platform

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2023 at 10:46

Tender

17 Nov 2022 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking a developer to build and manage the Virtual Skills Platform (VSP) complementary to the Boscombe Digital Skills Innovation and Learning Hub. This procurement falls under the services category and aims to enhance digital capability in the local community through training programs. The contract is set to begin on the 1st February 2023, with a current tender period ending on 19th December 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for IT service providers experienced in consulting, software development, and Internet support to compete for the contract. Businesses focused on programming services, platform interconnectivity software, and software development services are well-suited to bid for this project. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, with a focus on quality and price criteria in the evaluation process.

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Notice Title

Virtual Skills Platform

Notice Description

BCP Council is seeking a developer to build and manage the Virtual Skills Platform (VSP) which complements the Boscombe Digital Skills Innovation and Learning Hub. The Hub will be physically located in Boscombe with an aim of 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 on the 1st February 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 Hub will be physically located in Boscombe with an aim of 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0385fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002532-2023
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1202128989

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
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

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