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title: "The Push and Pull of Digital Skills"
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# The Push and Pull of Digital Skills

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-646d1a23-e22f-4d94-b762-4557042813be

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Push and Pull of Digital Skills" was conducted by Sheffield City Council, focusing on education and training services within the digital skills sector. The tender, which has a total value of £91,500, was awarded following an open procedure. The contract has a start date of 1st June 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2019. The relevant location for the delivery of services is Yorkshire and the Humber, with the tender period having ended on 17th May 2019. This initiative aims to support underrepresented groups, particularly women and autistic individuals, in gaining digital skills for employment.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with an emphasis on digital skills development and inclusivity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in innovative training methodologies and with experience in supporting underrepresented communities would be ideally positioned to engage with this contract. By providing comprehensive training programmes that address the needs of the targeted groups, businesses stand to not only contribute to social impact but also expand their client base and expertise in the growing digital skills landscape.

## Notice

This project is an innovative employer led digital skills programme, supporting participants from underrepresented groups, focusing on women and autistic people, building pathways to digital jobs, combing tested practice. The project will deliver six core functions: a) Support underrepresented groups to gain demand led digital skills and enter employment within digital roles b) Deliver an innovative employer led, co-designed and co-delivered digital skills programme, embedding work experience and mentoring alongside practical digital training delivered through industry experts c) Clear route to sustainability and scale-up by training up a cadre of digital ambassadors that will replicate training for underrepresented groups beyond the lifetime of this project d) Expert advice and practical adaptations to training venues and workplaces to ensure they are autism-friendly e) Evaluation will provide quantitative and qualitative data, measuring the impact of new and innovative methods for digital skills growth f) Provide genuine collaborative leadership across Digital Industries, Academia, Public Sector and Communities, ensuring sustainability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b14963-0202-4cb2-be28-5360592b3bac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,748 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERO CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 May 2019 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b14963-0202-4cb2-be28-5360592b3bac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b14963-0202-4cb2-be28-5360592b3bac
  23rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b02317d2-a46d-e911-80f7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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