Tender

Digital Inclusion Support

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Perth & Kinross Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Digital Inclusion Support" project, aimed at enhancing digital skills for first-time users. The tender falls within the services industry category, and it is notably active, with a tender period ending on 7 March 2022. This open procedure allows submissions via electronic means, and the contract is valued at £50,000. Bids will be opened on the same date, with the award period commencing thereafter. The project is located in Perth, UK, specifically targeting the needs of vulnerable populations in digital literacy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and digital inclusion, particularly those experienced in supporting underserved communities. Companies with a proven track record in assessing training needs, delivering tailored programmes, and adhering to quality management standards would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms with solid financial standings and necessary insurance coverages can position themselves favourably for this contract while contributing to community benefit initiatives mandated by the buying organisation.

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Notice Title

Digital Inclusion Support

Notice Description

Perth and Kinross Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to offer a range of targeted support aimed at the first-time user of digital skills and devices. There will be an expectation that the provider will support participants to be able to follow on their support in phase two, where they will be given opportunities under Tenant Participation, within the council's digital inclusion programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth and Kinross Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to offer a range of targeted support aimed at the first-time user of digital skills and devices. There will be an expectation that the provider will support participants to be able to follow on their support in phase two, where they will be given opportunities under Tenant Participation, within the council's digital inclusion programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000682397
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440665
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Craig Beattie
Contact Email
craigbeattie@pkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1738475000

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440665
    Digital Inclusion Support - Perth and Kinross Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to offer a range of targeted support aimed at the first-time user of digital skills and devices. There will be an expectation that the provider will support participants to be able to follow on their support in phase two, where they will be given opportunities under Tenant Participation, within the council's digital inclusion programme.

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