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title: "Provision of Digital Upskilling Cumbria & Lancashire District"
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# Provision of Digital Upskilling Cumbria & Lancashire District

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57a01fd2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Digital Upskilling Cumbria & Lancashire District" training programme. This initiative aims to enhance the digital skills of claimants in the Cumbria and Lancashire regions, aligning with the broader objective of improving their job search capabilities. The tender process was conducted through a selective procurement method, and the tender awarded in January 2015 remains active. The contract has a total value of £94,000, with a performance period from March 2, 2015, to August 27, 2015.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for training service providers, particularly those with expertise in information and communication technology (ICT) training. Businesses that specialise in educational services, especially those focused on upskilling and vocational training, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations may find this opportunity particularly advantageous, given the focus on community improvement and workforce development.

## Notice

Cumbria and Lancashire JCP District has identified a need for a training programme that provides Claimants with the opportunity to upskill on their use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems and devices, to support their 'digital' Jobsearch activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c0d7e67-f52e-42fb-91a5-fa9cd45bdf64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2015 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2015 - 27 Aug 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VEDAS RECRUITMENT & TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c0d7e67-f52e-42fb-91a5-fa9cd45bdf64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c0d7e67-f52e-42fb-91a5-fa9cd45bdf64
  27th April 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/923dcedd-90a9-4de1-840e-1a5f9587700e
  Redacted Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c97c8ef-7d15-4b76-8a80-dadde0eca52a
  Redacted Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7d9e3f3-c75a-496d-ac89-79612da1acc1
  Redcated Delivery Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97d581f2-38ef-4646-b772-fe5c3f1ec99c
  Redacted ItT Analysis

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