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title: "Switch Project - digital inclusion research and training"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM"
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# Switch Project - digital inclusion research and training

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25e46af7-c8c8-4557-b036-6272f676a60e

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham initiated a procurement process for the "Switch Project - digital inclusion research and training," valued at £37,500. This contract falls within the training services category and was awarded through a direct procurement method as a single tender action. The contract period extends from 1st July 2020 to 30th April 2021, and it was awarded to Citizens Online on 12th June 2020, with the final award notice published on 22nd September 2020.

This procurement opportunity presents a potential avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in training and digital inclusion initiatives. Businesses engaged in digital literacy, community outreach, or educational services would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, leveraging their expertise to support the objectives of local government projects aimed at enhancing digital accessibility within the community.

## Notice

Digital inclusion research and training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f93aef-41a5-499a-b033-b60504154b7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,500 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM |
| Locality | BARKING |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG11 7NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Barking |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIZENS ONLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2020 at 17:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f93aef-41a5-499a-b033-b60504154b7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f93aef-41a5-499a-b033-b60504154b7b
  22nd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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