--- title: "The Delivery of a Digital Assessment to Action Programme for Winchester District Businesses" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07ec2535-27cf-4ca2-86e0-3298e6c1b3af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07ec2535-27cf-4ca2-86e0-3298e6c1b3af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07ec2535-27cf-4ca2-86e0-3298e6c1b3af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07ec2535-27cf-4ca2-86e0-3298e6c1b3af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-01" --- # The Delivery of a Digital Assessment to Action Programme for Winchester District Businesses Buyer: WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07ec2535-27cf-4ca2-86e0-3298e6c1b3af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07ec2535-27cf-4ca2-86e0-3298e6c1b3af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07ec2535-27cf-4ca2-86e0-3298e6c1b3af.json) ## Summary Winchester City Council is seeking a local delivery partner to implement a Digital Assessment to Action Programme aimed at enhancing the digital capabilities of ten local micro or small businesses within the Winchester district. This contract, classified under IT services, is part of a structured approach to support businesses with a comprehensive digital assessment and tailored action plans. Interested parties must submit their quotes by 9am on 8 June 2026, following an open procurement procedure with a contract period from 22 June 2026 to 31 January 2027, and a budget allocation of £10,000. The initiative focuses on the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom, with a category emphasis on IT services and related business consultancy. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and digital strategy. Companies local to the Winchester district can leverage this procurement process to forge strong community ties and expand their service offerings. The programme's focus on small and micro-businesses makes it particularly suitable for SMEs or voluntary and community sector enterprises, offering them a chance to engage with a project that addresses immediate needs while providing strategic insights for long-term growth. Participants will benefit from customised action plans and potential pathways to further support and funding opportunities, enabling substantial business development and visibility within the region. ## Notice The council is seeking a local delivery partner to provide ten local (micro or small) businesses with a digital assessment that evaluates their current digital capability across key operational and commercial areas. This delivery partner must be local to the Winchester district due to the need to complete the majority of this programme in person. The assessment will be followed by a structured action plan, prioritising immediate improvements alongside longer-term strategic opportunities. Digital assessment pathway: 1. Digital assessment: each business to be assessed in-person to establish baseline digital capability across key operational and commercial areas. 2.Tailored digital action plan: findings from the assessment are translated into a practical action plan, including prioritised recommendations, signposting to relevant support, introductions and funding opportunities where appropriate. (Provided within two weeks of the assessment date). 3. One-to-one digital support: businesses can receive up to four hours of tailored one-to-one digital support, focused on implementing priority actions (level of support dependent on complexity and need). 4.Progress check with each business: a check-in to review progress against the action plan, address barriers and refine next steps if required. 5.Final review and close with each business: a final review to summarise progress, capture outcomes and impact and formally close the support. If continued support is required, signposting to further support is essential. 6.Final report to the council of project summary: A full final programme report will be required at the end of the project. Including, business names, location, size of businesses, summary of assessments and their action plans and recommendations. Case studies of at least three businesses taking part that can be used for publicity and learning. All assessments and action plans to also be submitted to the council. Bidders may seek clarification on any aspect of the request to quote. All clarification requests must be submitted by email to Emily Reason, Sector Project Officer, ereason@winchester.gov.uk by 9am Monday 1 June 2026. Any questions received by this deadline, together with the council's responses will be circulated to all organisations who have shown interest in the project. All quotes must be submitted by email to Emily Reason, Sector Project Officer, via the email address: ereason@winchester.gov.uk by no later than 9am Monday 8 June 2026. Please ensure you answer all of the requirements and questions throughout the specification document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f8725b0-d8ae-49a5-93a1-978d948733b3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 9LJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 13:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f8725b0-d8ae-49a5-93a1-978d948733b3 - 1 Jun 2026 at 12:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f8725b0-d8ae-49a5-93a1-978d948733b3 - 29 May 2026 at 14:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f8725b0-d8ae-49a5-93a1-978d948733b3 - 29 May 2026 at 14:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f8725b0-d8ae-49a5-93a1-978d948733b3 - 19 May 2026 at 11:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f8725b0-d8ae-49a5-93a1-978d948733b3 - 19 May 2026 at 11:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f8725b0-d8ae-49a5-93a1-978d948733b3 - 19 May 2026 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f8725b0-d8ae-49a5-93a1-978d948733b3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f8725b0-d8ae-49a5-93a1-978d948733b3 1st June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e69cc78-5fab-49cb-aad7-5effcd02cf73 Full specification document. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f22707e4-0772-4842-99f6-53480507ae75 Draft contract for info. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a87f9e97-d260-4c11-adad-822efad4329b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01ac2251-35eb-4dbb-b0e1-0de57ddee11b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d4e7cf8-cf38-4baf-98a1-6eb13163ed1d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5537ca5-dcac-42e3-879d-4356169931d1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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