This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2018 at 00:00

Tender

31 Jul 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is conducting a tender for the establishment of a Coding Academy in the Highland Council area, aimed at bridging a skills gap in junior software development. This open procurement process has a budget of £150,000 and has reached the award stage, with bids submitted until 3 September 2018. The awarded contract is currently worth £264,844 and was signed on 7 November 2018. The procurement is classified under services and addresses economic affairs as its main industry category.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software development and training services. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in delivering educational programmes, particularly in technology and coding, are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, potential suppliers should be prepared to meet insurance and financial criteria outlined in the tender documents to ensure compliance with the contracting authority's requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Coding Academy

Notice Description

Highlands and Islands Enterprise requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide a Coding Academy in the Highland Council area that will address a gap in the market which is not currently serviced by traditional academic routes or private sector training provision. It will ensure that businesses in the Highland Council area have the access they require to the industry ready, junior software development skills.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Highlands and Islands Enterprise requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to help them establish a Coding Academy in the Highland Council area that will address a gap in the market not currently serviced by traditional academic or private sector training routes. The establishment of a Coding Academy will ensure businesses in the Highland Council area have the access they require to industry ready, junior software development skills.. The option of 1 year extension is available should the need for further cohorts arise. There is a budget available for this addtional work.

Renewal: 1 year extension option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000545686
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339720
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£264,844 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CodeClan Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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