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e-ITT for the provision of Digital Skills Training for NFDC Staff

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 13:44

Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

New Forest District Council, a public authority in Lyndhurst, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for Digital Skills Training services intended for its staff. The procurement, identified by ID DN795438, followed an open competition method below the threshold. The award was issued to YTKO LIMITED on 30th March 2026, with the contract active until 31st March 2027, and focuses on personal development training services. This procurement belongs to the services category and was aimed at enhancing digital competencies within the organisation, using a structured approach tailored to different user groups, leveraging tools such as a Learning Management System (LMS).

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on digital skills enhancement. The procurement was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), showcasing suitability for companies in this category seeking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. The contract offered by New Forest District Council emphasised both cost-effectiveness and high-quality delivery, providing a platform for suppliers to demonstrate their proficiency in digital training frameworks, creating pathways for business growth through collaboration with a public authority.

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Notice Title

e-ITT for the provision of Digital Skills Training for NFDC Staff

Notice Description

New Forest District Council (NFDC) is undertaking a full review of Digital skills in the workplace and is passionate to equip its staff with strong digital skills for personal and professional success. NFDC have a diverse range of digital skills across the organisation and seek a partner to onboard, collaborate and deliver digital training with a structured approach, beginning and ending with a maturity framework that is tailored to the needs of our different user groups. NFDC use a variety of tools for learning including its learning management system (LMS) to deliver computer-based training. The LMS provides a centralised platform for staff to access mandatory training at their own pace and track progress.?It also offers a portal on which to organise and record training for reporting purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d38d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029783-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,105 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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