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title: "Feasibility Study of Options to Address Digital Exclusion in Preston"
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published: "2023-07-11"
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# Feasibility Study of Options to Address Digital Exclusion in Preston

Buyer: PRESTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6589145a-7e52-42b9-b149-46a6954e0d70

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## Summary

The Preston City Council has initiated a tender process for the "Feasibility Study of Options to Address Digital Exclusion in Preston" project. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £40,000 GBP. The tender period ends on 28th July 2023, and the contract is expected to run from 4th August 2023 to 30th October 2023. This opportunity falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category and is open to SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in community-focused projects to contribute towards addressing digital exclusion in Preston. Companies providing research and intervention services tailored to improving digital access in deprived areas would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method ensures transparency and accessibility, allowing diverse businesses to participate in the tender process and potentially expand their service portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Preston City Council is seeking a partner, to commission 1. a research report to understand the digital exclusion landscape in Preston and 2. provide an options appraisal of interventions to improve digital access in the most deprived areas of the city. Based on an assessment of need in Preston, and of existing community provision to address this need, the report will identify the most effective options for improving accessibility with the funding available. Competition through The Chest ref DN678222 at https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e33c47-0943-45ae-a38d-7fb121c5e729 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2023 - 30 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | PRESTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2023 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e33c47-0943-45ae-a38d-7fb121c5e729

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e33c47-0943-45ae-a38d-7fb121c5e729
  11th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.preston.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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