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Digital Support Partner

BUSINESS IN FOCUS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Business In Focus organisation is seeking a Digital Support Partner for 13 pilot projects within the UK Community Renewal Fund programme. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with a contract signed on 18th November 2022. The title of the tender is "Digital Support Partner" under the services category. The opportunity is based in various locations across south, mid, and west Wales, targeting 12 local authorities. The deadline for applicants to apply is 16th November, and successful candidates will be notified by 18th November.

This tender presents an opportunity for digital training providers to support Business In Focus in delivering training packages to new businesses and start-ups in Wales. Businesses in the software, IT services, and education sectors would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is open, and applicants must be able to deliver training by 20th December. The training packages cover levels from softer skills awareness to website development, offering a maximum payment of £500 per person for the services provided.

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Notice Title

Digital Support Partner

Notice Description

Business in Focus has been awarded 13 pilot projects within the UK Community Renewal Fund programme, delivering on behalf of 13 Welsh Councils. Each project is similar and replicated across south, mid, and west Wales, with contracts coming to an end 30th December 2022.We are seeking experienced and suitably qualified digital training providers to support us in delivering flexible digital training packages to a maximum of 240 new businesses / start-ups across 12 local authorities (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen). Referrals for this support will be handled internally by Business in Focus.The digital training requirements, paid as a maximum of PS500 per person, are as follows:- LEVEL 1: Softer skills awareness, Business skills, Social media and Microsoft basics.- LEVEL 2: E-commerce, Finance packages, and Digital marketing.- LEVEL 3: Cyber security, and Website development.If you're able to deliver one or more of the above, we want to hear from you. Due to time constraints on this project, applicants must be able to support in delivering training by 20th December.To apply, you will need to complete our short questionnaire (please see attachments) and email to Rachel.Jellett@businessinfocus.co.uk. Deadline to apply is 16th November, and successful candidates will be notified by 18th November.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-126304
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126304
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS IN FOCUS
Contact Name
Rachel Jellett
Contact Email
rachel.jellett@businessinfocus.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7435906999

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF32 9BS
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CWMPAS

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