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Training - digital skills

Bassetlaw District Council

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bassetlaw District Council centres on providing training in digital skills, with a variety of short courses aimed at enhancing competencies such as digital literacy, data analysis, cyber security, and more. This contract spans from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2026, reflecting the completion phase of the procurement process, having been established through a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £45,000, is awarded to Culture Learning and Libraries Midlands, trading as Inspire Learning, marking the active stage of the procurement process in the services category within the region of Worksop, United Kingdom. The associated legal basis is framed within the UK legislation id 2023/54.

This award creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in digital skills training, particularly those well-versed in delivering computer courses encompassing areas like AI, digital marketing, and basic programming. The absence of competition indicates an opportunity for established providers with a strong track record and experience in this domain. Additionally, the direct procurement approach favours businesses that can promptly meet specific contractual demands, fostering growth for large-scale suppliers, particularly VCSEs like Inspire Learning, who are well-positioned to deliver comprehensive training solutions in the Midlands area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training - digital skills

Notice Description

Training Short courses to focus on local digital skills courses example include - Digital literacy, data analysis, interpretation and reporting, digital marketing, Microsoft office training, artificial intelligence, automation, basic programming and networking, cyber security, website and graphic design

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018356-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80533200 - Computer courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Bassetlaw District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORKSOP
Postcode
S80 2AH
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bassetlaw
Electoral Ward
Worksop South
Westminster Constituency
Bassetlaw

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULTURE, LEARNING AND LIBRARIES (MIDLANDS)

Further Information

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