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Excel E-Learning Course

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Excel E-Learning Courses to Learning Nexus. The tendering process, initiated as a tender, has been completed, and the contract has an active status. The courses are aimed at three different levels - Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced, to equip employees with Excel skills. The procurement method used was an open procedure within the services category. The contract, worth GBP 15,000, was signed on the 24th of January 2024. The contract was for a single lot related to delivery in the Argyll & Bute region, UK.

This tender for Excel E-Learning Courses presents potential business growth opportunities for companies offering educational services in the technology training sector. Businesses specialized in providing e-learning solutions or training courses, particularly in Excel, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Argyll and Bute Council, the buying organization, located in Lochgilphead, UKM, has actively engaged in this procurement process to enhance employee skills and knowledge in Excel usage. The tendering process, from initiation to award, has provided transparency and equal opportunities for businesses to participate and contribute to the development of staff proficiency in Excel.

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Notice Title

Excel E-Learning Course

Notice Description

Excel E-Learning Courses in 3 different levels (Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced). The aim of the training is to provide employees with the skills and knowledge to use Excel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Excel E-Learning Courses in 3 different levels (Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced). The aim of the training is to provide employees with the skills and knowledge to use Excel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000740943
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500779
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20242 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine Appleby
Contact Email
daniel.odonnell@argyll-bute.gov.uk, elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1369708594, +44 1546604239

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING NEXUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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