--- title: "Digital Upskilling and Training Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e2c7023-4822-470a-b3d8-e83c9971ab2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e2c7023-4822-470a-b3d8-e83c9971ab2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e2c7023-4822-470a-b3d8-e83c9971ab2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e2c7023-4822-470a-b3d8-e83c9971ab2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-06" --- # Digital Upskilling and Training Support Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e2c7023-4822-470a-b3d8-e83c9971ab2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e2c7023-4822-470a-b3d8-e83c9971ab2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e2c7023-4822-470a-b3d8-e83c9971ab2b.json) ## Summary The Reading Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the project titled "Digital Upskilling and Training Support" in the services main procurement category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 8th March 2024, and a contract period from 1st April 2024 to 1st November 2025. The project involves training services and information systems or technology planning services. The delivery address is located in RG1 2LU, United Kingdom. This tender opportunity for "Digital Upskilling and Training Support" by the Reading Borough Council is ideal for businesses interested in providing digital training solutions. Companies proficient in training services and technology planning are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable for this procurement. The opportunity presents a chance for business growth through providing training services to the Council, with the potential for long-term contracts up to November 2025. ## Notice The project are seeking 3 x Quotes for a suite of digital training to be delivered to staff, in a train-the-trainer method allowing staff to pass skills on to their departments. Additional information: Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this procurement should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering ortal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions; it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, Bidders should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly, as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5c0873-9daa-4ce6-abd8-39f03311230f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 1 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2024 at 09:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5c0873-9daa-4ce6-abd8-39f03311230f - 6 Mar 2024 at 09:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5c0873-9daa-4ce6-abd8-39f03311230f - 6 Mar 2024 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5c0873-9daa-4ce6-abd8-39f03311230f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5c0873-9daa-4ce6-abd8-39f03311230f 6th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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