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Digital Inclusion Programme

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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22 Aug 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Digital Inclusion Programme" has been managed by North Hertfordshire District Council, located in Letchworth Garden City, UK. This contracting pertains to the award stage and falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social work and related services. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold without competition, and it reflects a commitment to community-led digital inclusion projects. The contract was awarded on 29th July 2025, becoming active on 1st September 2025, and is set to run until 31st March 2026. The supplier, North Herts and Stevenage CVS, is a small to medium-sized enterprise and a voluntary community and social enterprise. This project is of public authority - sub-central government classification.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local businesses focusing on digital and social services, aiming to expand their portfolio in community engagement and digital inclusion initiatives. Small to medium enterprises operating within Hertfordshire and specialising in digital skill development, online accessibility improvements, and community support services would be well-positioned to leverage the experience gained from such contracts for future growth. Engaging with this contract could enhance visibility in the public sector, leading to potential collaborations and further contracts in similar spheres.

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Notice Title

Digital Inclusion Programme

Notice Description

Staying Connected project - a community-led digital inclusion programme designed to improve digital skills, safety and online access for residents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ce2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050882-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
helen.rae@north-herts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY
Postcode
SG6 3JF
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH HERTS AND STEVENAGE CVS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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