--- title: "Digital Skills - Call for Digital Consultants" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-634a80ec-d6f5-4b88-a05f-77da4f9fed2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-634a80ec-d6f5-4b88-a05f-77da4f9fed2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-634a80ec-d6f5-4b88-a05f-77da4f9fed2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-634a80ec-d6f5-4b88-a05f-77da4f9fed2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND" published: "2022-07-22" --- # Digital Skills - Call for Digital Consultants Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-634a80ec-d6f5-4b88-a05f-77da4f9fed2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-634a80ec-d6f5-4b88-a05f-77da4f9fed2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-634a80ec-d6f5-4b88-a05f-77da4f9fed2b.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England is seeking digital consultants for their "Digital Skills - Call for Digital Consultants" tender, aimed at providing bespoke support for SMEs in the West of England. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with applications due by 11.59 pm on 11 August 2022. The consultant's work will primarily take place at the University’s Frenchay Campus in Bristol, involving the delivery of workshops and consultancy services in areas such as cyber security and digital skills mapping. The total contract value is £2,500, and the contract period commences on 29 August 2022 and concludes on 31 March 2023. This tender employs a limited procurement method focusing on competitive quotations below the public procurement threshold. This opportunity enables businesses specialising in consultancy, training, and digital services to engage with local SMEs that are eager to enhance their digital capabilities. Companies with experience in delivering training workshops, particularly around cyber security and business management, will find this tender particularly relevant. The initiative is designed to support SMEs in bridging their digital skills gaps, making it an excellent avenue for consultants with a strong background in engaging and practical training delivery to expand their client base and grow their businesses within the West of England region. ## Notice UWE Bristol are offering bespoke support for SMEs based in the West of England through their Digital Skills Workforce for the Future project. We are looking to create a bank of External Consultants with expertise in one or more of the below areas to design and deliver bespoke training content, provide digital audits and offer mentoring support to SMEs engaged with the project. Topic areas being covered by the project include: 1.Cyber Security and GDPR *Develop and deliver introductory workshop(s) for business leaders to understand the importance of cyber security/threats to their business *Cyber Essentials Certification support: Work with individual SMEs to complete a 'cyber hygiene check' to evaluate their readiness/areas of development, to submit their cyber essentials application and develop an action plan to address needs. 2.Digital Skills Mapping Working with SMEs to help develop skills to: *Identify the right digital skills for the workforce to meet their organisational goals *Create a skills gap map of existing roles/employees to identify future digital skills training needs *Design and delivery of introductory workshops for business leaders/decision makers to understand the importance of digital skills analysis/planning to support their business activity. Consultants will work with UWE Bristol staff across the duration of the project. Repeat delivery will be dependent on success and SME demand *The length of specific courses will be determined by the consultant in negotiation with UWE Bristol, based on the topic requested *Delivery method of workshops/support will be determined based on content and SME needs/preferences and may be: o In person at UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Ln, Bristol, BS16 1QY o In person at the SMEs premises o In person at external premises within the WECA region o Online *Transport to and from Frenchay Campus will not be expendable Payment will be made upon completion of each individual course. Applicants must demonstrate the following: *Prior experience of delivering workshops/courses in the subject matter, including an example workshop outline and your approach to delivering training in an engaging method *Prior experience of providing consultancy services in the subject matter o Experience of delivering the above within a business setting is desired, especially with SMEs *Knowledge of the business landscape in the West of England is desired Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1.Relevant experience 2.Example delivery plan of a potential training session and how this will be engaging and provide practical solutions/take aways for learners 3.Value for money - please provide your day rate for design & delivery 4.Environmental sustainability To apply, please provide a CV and covering note explaining how you meet the above criteria, and listing your areas of expertise to the Digital Skills team - DigitalWorkforce@UWE.ac.uk no later than 11.59pm on 11 August 2022 Additional information: This project is funded by the European Social Fund and the West of England Combined Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c350c0f-f652-4be1-b5ee-207ad1bfbac2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2022 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c350c0f-f652-4be1-b5ee-207ad1bfbac2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c350c0f-f652-4be1-b5ee-207ad1bfbac2 22nd July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b796c588-36ad-439d-a143-8378ce80ab3c ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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