Planning

Tay Cities Digital Skills Third Sector Challenge Fund

FIFE COUNCIL - TCD DIGITAL SKILLS PROJECT

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Planning

06 Feb 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Fife Council - TCD Digital Skills Project, located in Glenrothes, UKM, is planning the 'Tay Cities Digital Skills Third Sector Challenge Fund' procurement for the Education industry category. The procurement stage is in the planning phase with a future notice date set for 12th February 2024. This project aims to address the digital skills gap in the Tay Cities Region by offering funding for third sector organisations to deliver digital skills training between April 2024 - September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in digital skills training and support services to participate and potentially secure funding ranging from GBP 5,000 to GBP 45,000. Companies specialising in upskilling, reskilling, and skilling in digital and data skills are well-suited to compete. The project seeks to create unrivalled talent in the region and enhance the effectiveness of the regional labour market by addressing digital skills needs, contributing to regional economic growth and digital labour market development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tay Cities Digital Skills Third Sector Challenge Fund

Notice Description

Digital Skills Third Sector Challenge Fund

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Tay Cities Digital Skills Project is part of the GBP20 million, Regional Skills and Employability Development Programme, funded by the Scottish Government. Approved in December 2022, the Digital Skills Project was awarded over GBP1.5m of government funding, over a 3-year period to support regional economic growth and the digital labour market throughout Angus, Dundee, North East Fife and Perth & Kinross. The Digital Skills Project aims to address the digital skills gap in the Tay Cities Region to support regional economic growth. We are doing this through the delivery of a range of activities, initiatives and training programmes related to skilling, re-skilling and upskilling in digital and data skills. The aim of the digital skills project is to improve the effectiveness of the regional labour market by addressing the digital skills needs and reducing barriers to accessing employment across the digital economy. The key outcomes for the digital skills project are to: - Plug the digital skills gap in the region. - Understand and satisfy business needs. - Create unrivalled talent in the region. About the Digital Skills Third Sector Challenge Fund The Digital Skills Project is inviting proposals to help support individuals access digital skills training and support businesses to address their skills needs. The Digital Skills Third Sector Challenge Fund is for new and innovative pilot programmes, activities, or initiatives to address the digital skills gap in the Tay Cities Region. Funding is available for third sector organisations from GBP5,000 up to the value of GBP45,000 to deliver digital skills training taking place between April 2024 - September 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000757301
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498136
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL - TCD DIGITAL SKILLS PROJECT
Contact Name
Aileen O'Hagan
Contact Email
aileen.ohagan@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7515290111

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
PH2 0BT
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City South
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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