Award

Digital Dash (UK4)

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 11:04

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 11:18

Award

01 Aug 2025 at 10:31

Tender

15 Apr 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Digital Dash (UK4)" programme, aimed at improving the employment prospects of young people aged 16-30 by equipping them with digital and soft skills. The procurement process was managed under an open procedure, with the tender status now marked as complete. This contract, valued at £357,616, was officially signed on 3rd October 2025 and will run until 2nd October 2026, with potential for two one-year extensions based on budget approval. Set in the UKI region of London, the main focus is on training services, aligning with the council's goal of enhancing workforce capabilities. The National College for Digital Skills, a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract, marking a significant step in this initiative.

This tender presents a fertile ground for businesses involved in educational training, digital services, and youth employment initiatives. Companies that can offer innovative training solutions, particularly those familiar with mentoring and digital skill development, would be well-suited to this opportunity. The procurement's broad scope for further developmental projects permits additional business collaborations and expansions that can leverage the existing framework. This contract not only supports the growth of participating SMEs but also enables them to play pivotal roles in enhancing career readiness among youth, thereby contributing to the broader economic landscape.

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Notice Title

Digital Dash (UK4)

Notice Description

Digital Dash is a competition and training programme for young people (aged 16-30). Digital dash looks to improve the future employment prospects of its participants by teaching them new skills (digital and soft skills) and by connecting them with employers for mentoring and future opportunities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended for an additional 1 plus 1 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063667-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£357,616 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£456,954 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteammailbox@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ADA, THE NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR DIGITAL SKILLS

NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR DIGITAL SKILLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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