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BCS - ICT Project

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process under the "BCS - ICT Project," facilitated by Rotherham Borough Council for the procurement of digital learning services, has reached the award stage as of 2nd April 2026. The service falls under the category of computer training and is located in the region of Rotherham, United Kingdom. This procurement process was initiated as a tender and has been successfully awarded to THE BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY. The contractual agreement spans from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2029, with a gross value of £36,780. The project involves the use of BCS's bespoke digital learning platform for enhancing digital literacy skills across the NHS and public sector, focusing on the flexible, modular ICDL Skills Builder programme.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital learning solutions, ICT training, and software development, especially those with expertise in public sector services. Firms with capability in providing innovative e-learning platforms and content development should consider collaboration, partnership, or future bidding in similar contracts. Rotherham Borough Council as a buyer signifies potential for continuous procurement demands in IT service provision and development, presenting a lucrative growth channel for SMEs and organisations interested in actively expanding their public sector portfolio. Businesses with experience in accreditation platforms will find an aligned opportunity to extend their market reach.

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Notice Title

BCS - ICT Project

Notice Description

BCS, the UK awarding body for ICDL, provides a bespoke digital learning platform, used widely across the NHS and public sector, to deliver the flexible, modular ICDL Skills Builder programme that assesses and develops essential digital literacy skills. This procurement is for access to the platform and the provision of ICDL SkillsBuilder and BCS Centre Accreditation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030844-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY

Further Information

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