Tender

IT Training Provision Procurement

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 14:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Oxfordshire District Council is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of IT training services, with a focus on Microsoft 365 training courses such as SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook, and CoPilot. The procurement process is at the tender stage, and the council is offering open competition for this contract. The training needs to cater to different learning levels – beginner, intermediate, and advanced – and must include in-person SharePoint workshops at Abbey House, Abingdon, as well as online sessions. The procurement is categorised under 'Computer-user familiarisation and training services' with a total value of £40,000 excluding VAT. The deadline for submissions is 24 April 2026, and the contract is estimated to commence on 1 June 2026, with an end date of 31 March 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT training and education, particularly those capable of delivering scalable and varied learning experiences both online and in-person. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, benefiting from requirements that emphasise quality, carbon reduction, social value, and price. Suppliers must have proficient trainers equipped to enhance the capabilities of the workforce, notably in AI training intended for widespread adoption by the council’s staff. Businesses with expertise in interactive, supportive learning delivery and those agile enough to accommodate accessibility needs will likely have a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Training Provision Procurement

Notice Description

The supplier should provide M365-focused training courses which as a minimum cover SharePoint and SharePoint integration with other apps, as well as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook and CoPilot. This training is to cover essential upskilling with the intention of progressing staff capabilities. It should reflect varying abilities and capability needs. Learning levels must include beginner, intermediate, and advanced learning. The aim is to increase capability. The supplier should aim to increase trainee capability and not only present information through lectures or workshops. Learning should be scalable according to expected need. The council cannot currently confirm attendance numbers and will support the supplier in scoping attendance for the correct training level. The only exception is AI training, which the council intends to implement fully across their workforce (650 persons). It may be that once training is advertised to all staff, the training numbers may increase. A minimum of 15% of SharePoint workshops should be delivered in-person. Online lectures or webinars should be recorded to be made accessible to those unable to attend any live sessions. Access to any subscription resources is only expected for the duration of the contract. Where learning accessibility needs are raised, the supplier must be responsive to meeting these needs. It is expected that a variety of learning approaches will be used by the supplier, to facilitate both attendance and learning pathways, e.g, online lectures or webinars and workshops. Additional learning materials should be made available to attendees, where appropriate. This should aim to support learning received from delivery sessions and not substitute for these. Workshops must be available both online and in-person. In-person workshops are expected to be delivered at the council offices in Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon OX14 3JE. Courses and workshops will be delivered according to a timeline decided with the supplier. The councils expect to deliver each module focus separately, to reduce learning overwhelm for staff. It is expected that training delivery should not exceed 8 months and this will be the council's approach when discussing timelines with the supplier. Those who facilitate staff learning should have the relevant training and experience to deliver the proposed training. Admin training is not needed; the training is for users only. The Council will not accept any variation to the specification for this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067988
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029821-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3JE
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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