Tender

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

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

New Forest District Council is seeking to enhance the digital skills of its workforce and has initiated a tender for the provision of Digital Skills Training. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, invites bids to provide educational services designed to empower staff with essential digital competences. The training aims to incorporate a maturity framework adapted to diverse user groups, ultimately using a central learning management system for computer-based sessions. Businesses interested in submitting tenders must do so electronically by 24 November 2025, via the Council's e-tendering platform. The contract, valued at £100,000 - £120,000 GBP, is targeted towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and will commence on 1 March 2026, concluding on 31 March 2027.

This tender presents a promising business opportunity for providers of educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in digital upskilling. Companies capable of delivering structured, easily accessible digital training programmes that cater to varying skill levels will be particularly well-suited for this contract. Given the emphasis on quality over cost, with a 75% quality criterion, businesses that excel in innovative and adaptable training solutions stand to benefit greatly from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

e-ITT for the provision of Digital Skills Training for NFDC Staff Closing Date for Submission of Tenders 12.00 NOON, 24 NOVEMBER 2025 To be returned electronically via the Council's e-tendering solution "Pro-Contract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP) 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/068270-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nfdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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