Notice Information
Notice Title
Centre for Digital Public Services - Dynamic Market for Digital Training Providers
Notice Description
1. Introduction The Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) is conducting preliminary market engagement to inform the establishment of a dynamic market for digital training providers, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The dynamic market will facilitate the procurement of high-quality training services to meet the cyber, digital, data, and technology training needs across public sector organisations in Wales. Suppliers will be expected to understand and adhere to the Digital Service Standard for Wales. The total value of the dynamic market is estimated to be PS4.5 million VAT Inclusive over its lifetime with no prescribed end date at present. This engagement aims to: Understand the market's capacity and capabilities to deliver diverse digital training services. Gather supplier feedback to refine the structure and requirements of the dynamic market. Encourage participation from a wide range of suppliers, including micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and new entrants. Ensure the procurement process is fair, transparent, and delivers value for money. Participation in this engagement is voluntary and does not constitute a commitment to participate in the subsequent procurement process, nor does it confer any advantage or disadvantage in future tendering. 2. Scope of the Dynamic Market The proposed dynamic market will provide a flexible framework for procuring digital training services aligned to the Digital Service Standard for Wales, allowing pre-qualified suppliers to join at any time during its term. Key features include: Services Covered: Cybersecurity, Digital Skills, Data Science, Technology Training, and Sector-Specific Courses. Structure: It is unlikely that the dynamic market will be divided into parts. Suppliers will indicate which training services they can provide from the list of digital training services. Estimated Value: Approximately PS4.5 million VAT Inclusive over the life of the Dynamic Market. Duration: The dynamic market will be for a 5 year period with an option to further extend for a period of up to 5 years. Eligibility: Open to suppliers meeting proportionate criteria, including legal, financial, and technical capabilities (e.g., relevant accreditations, experience in training delivery that incorporates the Digital Service Standard for Wales). Specific conditions will be refined based on engagement feedback. The dynamic market will comply with the Procurement Act 2023, prioritising transparency, fairness, and Micro and SME access. 3. Objectives of Market Engagement We seek to: Understand supplier capabilities, innovations, and capacity to deliver digital training services. Identify barriers to participation, particularly for Micro and SMEs and new entrants, to inform accessible procurement design. Explore delivery models and performance metrics suitable for the dynamic market. Gather insights on qualification criteria and potential fees (if applicable) to join the dynamic market. Build supplier confidence and interest in the forthcoming procurement opportunity.
Planning Information
1. How to Participate Suppliers interested in contributing to this market engagement are invited to participate through the following activities: Webinar: Date: 9 June 2025 Time: 14:00-15:00 GMT Format: Virtual (via Microsoft Teams) Purpose: To provide an overview of the dynamic market, discuss requirements, and answer supplier questions. Registration: Email tenders@digitalpublicservices.gov.wales by 06 June 2025 to receive joining instructions. Request for Information (RFI): Suppliers are invited to complete an RFI questionnaire to share insights on their capabilities, innovations, and feedback on the proposed dynamic market. How to Access: Download the RFI from the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8JCTQBD or request a copy by emailing tenders@digitalpublicservices.gov.wales. Submission Deadline: 13 June 2025, 17:00 GMT 2. Key Information for Participants Transparency: All relevant information from the webinar will be summarised and shared with all interested suppliers via the Central Digital Platform to ensure fairness. No Unfair Advantage: Participation in this engagement will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in the subsequent procurement process. Measures will be taken to mitigate any perceived unfair advantage, in line with Section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-052a31
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028966-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Dynamic
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
80 - Education and training services
-
- CPV Codes
80510000 - Specialist training services
80570000 - Personal development training services
80590000 - Tutorial services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £3,750,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 2 Jun 20258 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 27 Jun 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 17 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- CENTRE FOR DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES
- Contact Name
- Michael Moore
- Contact Email
- tenders@digitalpublicservices.gov.wales
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CARDIFF
- Postcode
- CF23 8AB
- Post Town
- Cardiff
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Cardiff
- Electoral Ward
- Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
- Westminster Constituency
- Cardiff North
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028966-2025
2nd June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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