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title: "Virtual Skills Platform"
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# Virtual Skills Platform

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cb9ae37-11b9-443d-a141-32ceefc75e02

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## Summary

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking a developer for the "Virtual Skills Platform" project to enhance digital skills in the local community. The project aims to support individuals in advancing their careers in the digital sphere. The tender, with a value of £170,000, is currently in the award stage. The contract is expected to start on 1st February 2023, with a procurement deadline of 19th December 2022. The project falls under the services category and involves platform interconnectivity software development.

This opportunity presented by the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to provide IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Businesses interested in digital innovation and skill development would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. Access to training for career advancement and the potential for contributing to the digital growth of the community make this project particularly attractive for businesses in the IT sector.

## Notice

BCP Council is looking for a developer to build and manage the Virtual Skills Platform (VSP) which complements the Boscombe Digital Skills Innovation and Learning Hub. The Hub will be physically located in Boscombe with an aim of enhancing the level of digital capability in the local community, from teaching those without computer skills how to use the internet, right through to supporting new innovative digital businesses. The VSP is aimed at those who would like to access training to support them in advancing or changing their careers in the digital sphere. It is anticipated that the contract shall commence on the 1st February 2023. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5c8f1a-13df-4027-98ee-5121cb252aa6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | N/A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2023 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5c8f1a-13df-4027-98ee-5121cb252aa6
- 17 Nov 2022 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f42ef6af-85fe-47d2-b2c5-8488bb3e4f50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5c8f1a-13df-4027-98ee-5121cb252aa6
  31st January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f42ef6af-85fe-47d2-b2c5-8488bb3e4f50
  17th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8d9a3dcd-c565-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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