Tender

Digital Skills Training

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jun 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Digital Skills Training". This service contract seeks to procure training on Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Automate, Power BI, and Microsoft Teams, aiming to integrate technology and improve service delivery by equipping their staff with advanced digital skills. The council is located in Northampton, with training sessions to be delivered either offsite within a 20-mile radius or at their premises at NN1 1ED, and options for online courses available. The procurement falls under the categories of Software package and information systems, IT services, and Education and training services, with an open competition procurement method. This active tender has a closing submission date of 20th June 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1st July 2025, running until 30th June 2028, with a potential one-year extension.

This tender presents significant business opportunities particularly for firms specialising in digital skills training and IT services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract includes considerations for such businesses. The estimated contract value is £80,000, with a potential gross total of £96,000, indicating a substantial engagement size suitable for well-established training providers. Businesses capable of delivering training through various channels, such as onsite and online, while ensuring a high standard of learning outcomes, stand a strong chance of securing this contract, setting the stage for future collaborations and growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Skills Training

Notice Description

West Northants Council (WNC) invites quotations for the provision of Digital Skills Training, to cover training in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Automate, Power BI and Microsoft Teams. WNC is committed to integrating technology including automation and AI into our services to drive improvements in service delivery. . WNC is interested in procuring digital skills training to enable and support its staff to use the range of features digital tools that are now available in order that they can continue to develop their effectiveness. We are looking for options to deliver the courses listed below as either to be delivered offsite within 20 miles of Northampton, or council premises at NN1 1ED, or as online courses. Please contact learninganddevelopment@westnorthants.gov.uk for a copy of the Request For Quotation (RFQ) document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05434e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030134-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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