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20 May 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of a Digital Expert Programme, aimed at enhancing digital skills within Glasgow's business community. This opportunity falls under the 'General public services' industry category and is specifically focused within the Glasgow region (UKM82). The open procedure ensures a transparent and accessible bidding process. Interested service providers should note that electronic submissions are required by 19th June 2025, with the award process beginning immediately thereafter. This project, valued at £440,000, seeks a framework agreement with up to three service providers ranked based on the quality of service methodology and price competitiveness.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in digital transformation and training services to contribute to local economic development by empowering businesses with essential digital capabilities. It is particularly suitable for firms that excel in delivering customised training programmes and possess robust financial health, as defined in the rigorous selection criteria. Engaging in this contract could provide significant exposure and opportunities for business growth within Scotland's public sector, while also fostering long-term partnerships with a major regional authority. Glasgow City Council is keen on businesses that can offer innovative solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency, thus opening doors for market leaders in digital services to make a substantial impact.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of a Digital Expert Programme

Notice Description

The council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers to submit bids for the provision of a Digital Expert Programme. The Framework will be ranked with a maximum of 3 Service Providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Digital Expert Programme is aimed at increasing the confidence and desire amongst Glasgow businesses to explore and adopt digital technologies and platforms, productivity and efficiency through 1-2-1 support. Glasgow City Council's Economic Development Section within the Chief Executives Department provides access to free business support / impartial advice to start up and existing businesses in Glasgow (Recipient Businesses). The service provided by Business Glasgow who are part of the Economic Development Section, has evolved in response to the prevailing economic conditions and to the needs of local economies and as such provides this Digital Expert Programme.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797897
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530707
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
20th May 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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