Planning

Tech Track

CABINET OFFICE, CENTRAL DIGITAL & DATA OFFICE

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Planning

15 Aug 2023 at 16:30

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office's Central Digital & Data Office is planning a public procurement process titled "Tech Track" in the services category, focused on education and training services. The anticipated contract value is around £38 million with a potential duration of 36 months. The procurement aims to upskill a cohort of 1,800 non-technical civil servants into Digital, Data and Technology professionals through apprenticeships. Key dates include an estimated ITT launch in October 2023, evaluation in November 2023, and contract award between November and December 2023.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses in the education and training sector that specialise in software development, DevOps engineering, business analysis, and cyber security. Suppliers interested in participating should keep an eye out for the ITT launch in October 2023 and ensure timely registration on the DPS platform. The initiative aims to create a pipeline for apprenticeships and provide delivery of four apprenticeship standards, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses looking to engage with the government's upskilling programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tech Track

Notice Description

The purpose of this note is to alert potential suppliers of a possible opportunity that may be of interest. The contract value is anticipated to be circa PS38 million with a potential contract duration of 36 months (3 years) and is subject to change. We would be seeking a contract which can provide delivery of four apprenticeship standards as detailed below. Should the procurement go ahead, the potential route to market may be via the RM6102 (Apprenticeship Training) which is a Dynamic Purchasing System framework. Tech Track is a new, cross-government, at-scale upskilling initiative that will convert 1,800 non-technical civil servants into Digital, Data and Technology professionals via apprenticeships over three years. There will be four apprenticeship standards offered, all at level 4: Software Developer DevOps Engineer Business Analyst Cyber Security Technician The target cohort size for the first year of the programme is 500 across all four standards. What you need to do: If you are not already registered you will need to visit the following webpage to register as a new supplier: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sr Please allow 10-15 days for registration on the DPS platform. Indicative timeline: Dates are subject to change, therefore this timeline is for indicative purposes only. ITT launch: estimated October 2023 (inc. period open for clarification) Evaluation, standstill (alcatel), internal approvals: November 2023 Contract award November-December 2023 Programme launch: April 2024 Other information: Potential suppliers will not be prejudiced by any response to this PIN and a response is not expected. This PIN does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement and does not constitute a commitment by the Central Digital & Data Office to undertake any procurement exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

See II.1.4. Additional information: There will be an industry virtual call held by the Central Digital & Data Office (part of Cabinet Office) on Wednesday 23 August 2023 at 10am. Please join this call if you would like more information and an opportunity to ask questions about this procurement. You can sign up for a place through this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tech-track-industry-day-tickets-698844882857?aff=oddtdtcreator At II.3 Estimated date of publication of contract notice - we reserve the right to amend this date, but we will keep you informed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f01f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023954-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE, CENTRAL DIGITAL & DATA OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tech-track-procurement@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

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