--- title: "Provision of Digital Skills Community Services in Oman" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c6dc7ec-b449-45bb-b317-06c2b740915d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c6dc7ec-b449-45bb-b317-06c2b740915d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c6dc7ec-b449-45bb-b317-06c2b740915d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c6dc7ec-b449-45bb-b317-06c2b740915d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2021-08-23" --- # Provision of Digital Skills Community Services in Oman Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c6dc7ec-b449-45bb-b317-06c2b740915d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c6dc7ec-b449-45bb-b317-06c2b740915d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c6dc7ec-b449-45bb-b317-06c2b740915d.json) ## Summary The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking quotations for the provision of Digital Skills Community Services in Oman through an open procurement process, active since 23rd August 2021. This initiative, which is set to conclude the tender period on 6th September 2021, aims to enhance Omani cyber resilience and workforce capabilities in the cyber security sector. The contract, valued at £120,000, is classified under education and training services, and is intended to commence on 20th September 2021, continuing until 31st March 2022. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and capacity building within the cyber security field, especially those with experience in delivering educational programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can provide the flexible and innovative training solutions required for equipping Omani citizens with essential skills. Engaging in this project could help successful bidders expand their market presence and forge valuable partnerships in the region. ## Notice The Foreign Commonwealth, and Development Office ("the Authority") invites Quotes from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") to project manage and deliver the 'Digital Skills' workstrand of the UK-Oman Digital Hub programme. The workstrand comprises a number of linked but separate projects designed to increase Omani cyber resilience, develop the domestic workforce, and equip Omanis with the skills and motivation to pursue a career in cyber security. The objectives of this procurement are to: Equip Omanis with the specialist and technical skills needed to find employment in the cyber security, or related, sector; Contribute to developing national-level Cyber resilience in Oman through skills and awareness; Highlight opportunities in pursuing a career in cyber security, or related, sectors; and Demonstrate and leverage UK leadership and expertise in cyber security and identify further opportunities for the UK-Oman partnership Additional information: To download the tender documentation follow the instructions given in the description below. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c8d0c9-ef2a-4f0a-99d6-6417f3b65f38 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2021 at 18:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c8d0c9-ef2a-4f0a-99d6-6417f3b65f38 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c8d0c9-ef2a-4f0a-99d6-6417f3b65f38 23rd August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://FCDO.bravosolution.co.uk To access ITT4504 - You will need to be registered on the FCDO e sourcing portal. ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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