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Digital Inclusion Project - Training Provision in Community Hubs

GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

Gosport Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Digital Inclusion Project - Training Provision in Community Hubs". This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on training services, and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specified as below threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded on 1st April 2026. The contract value amounts to GBP 26,212, with an optional two-month extension after its end date on 31st January 2027. The tender reached the award stage, demonstrating the competitive nature of the selection process, which resulted in an active contract with CITIZENS ADVICE SOLENT EAST as the supplier.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing digital skills training, especially those capable of operating within community hubs. Large-scale enterprises or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE) with expertise in educational or technological services could find growth by aligning their offerings with similar public sector initiatives. Collaborating with public authorities like Gosport Borough Council can enhance a company’s portfolio while contributing to community development and addressing digital inclusion through targeted training programmes. Such procurements are ideal for experienced vendors familiar with the nuances of direct procurement methods and the objectives of public contract fulfilment.

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Notice Title

Digital Inclusion Project - Training Provision in Community Hubs

Notice Description

1-1 and group digital skills training provided in Town, Elson and Lee Hubs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046123-2026
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,212 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
GOSPORT
Postcode
PO12 1EB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gosport
Electoral Ward
Harbourside & Town
Westminster Constituency
Gosport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ADVICE SOLENT EAST

Further Information

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