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title: "Basic Digital Skills - Standards development"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31b9aa20-eb09-49fa-b828-d53c73ca453f"
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published: "2018-01-31"
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# Basic Digital Skills - Standards development

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31b9aa20-eb09-49fa-b828-d53c73ca453f

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for the project titled "Basic Digital Skills - Standards development." This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a focus on developing digital skills standards from entry levels 1 through to levels 1 and 2. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 5 pm on Monday, 12th February 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 19th March 2018 and conclude on 1st March 2019, with potential delivery across various regions including the United Kingdom and other European territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational consultancy and digital skills training. Companies specialising in research and development, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be particularly well-suited to compete for this project. By participating in this initiative, firms can enhance their service offerings and contribute to the wider delivery of basic digital skills, which is set to be rolled out from 2020.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought from contractors to research and develop basic digital skills standards across entry levels 1, 2, 3 and levels 1 and 2. This will form part of the wider delivery of the basic digital skills entitlement which will be introduced from 2020. Additional information: The deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Monday 12th February 2018 Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words - anything longer will be disregarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19177583-21bf-4843-b0f6-0b117ab71011 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 1 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2018 at 16:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19177583-21bf-4843-b0f6-0b117ab71011
- 29 Jan 2018 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19177583-21bf-4843-b0f6-0b117ab71011

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19177583-21bf-4843-b0f6-0b117ab71011
  31st January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75fc1e76-b35b-4e09-ac09-1be83e4ee976
  EOI Advert - DFERPPU 2018/005
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8adedec9-1c98-4685-bae2-4792a6ba011c
  New EOI form

## Provenance

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