Award

e-ITT for the provision of New Forest Business and Community Digital Skills Initiative

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 12:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 08:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "New Forest Business and Community Digital Skills Initiative" was initiated by New Forest District Council. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on training services and is located in Lyndhurst, UK. The process was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, with the call for tender being published on 9th July 2025. Expressions of interest were due by 1st August 2025. The awarded contract was signed on 15th September 2025, with the project set to be completed by March 2026. The £33,320 contract was awarded to YTKO LIMITED, and the initiative aims to enhance digital skills leveraging ultrafast broadband infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital skills training and community development. Ideal candidates would be SMEs capable of delivering flexible, inclusive programmes that improve productivity and reduce digital isolation. The project is well-suited for companies that can create a lasting impact through innovative resources and case studies, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations. With a focus on legacy development and socioeconomic improvements, the initiative offers a substantial platform for growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

e-ITT for the provision of New Forest Business and Community Digital Skills Initiative

Notice Description

To develop a New Forest Business and Community Digital Skills Initiative, aimed at helping residents, communities, and businesses across the New Forest District make the most of newly installed ultrafast broadband infrastructure. The selected supplier or partnership will develop and deliver a flexible, inclusive digital skills programme that supports socioeconomic outcomes such as improved productivity, digital inclusion, and reduced isolation. The initiative is funded with a PS35,000 budget and must be completed by March 2026, with a focus on creating lasting impact through legacy resources, case studies, and potential match funding. See Appendix B - Outcome Specification for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ba1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057723-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Dean Irving
Contact Email
procurement@nfdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2380285000

Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7PA
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YTKO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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