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title: "GB-St Helens: Provision of 'person centred' IT training for tenants in sheltered accommodation"
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# GB-St Helens: Provision of 'person centred' IT training for tenants in sheltered accommodation

Buyer: TORUS FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67054405-e9e2-4d00-b29f-64ee577c113f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Torus Foundation seeking a single service provider for the "Provision of 'person centred' IT training for tenants in sheltered accommodation" located in St Helens, North West England. This initiative is classified under the industry category of Computer-user familiarisation and training services (CPV code: 80533000). The tender was awarded on 25th June 2021, with the contract period commencing on 28th June 2021 and set to conclude on 31st December 2022. This procurement was executed through an open procedure, offering an opportunity for businesses to submit their bids to provide necessary services valued at £124,373 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT training and support, particularly those focused on adaptable and accessible learning approaches. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aims to enhance the digital skills of older tenants through engaging and practical training sessions. The emphasis on flexibility in programme delivery allows businesses to design creative solutions tailored to the specific needs of the tenants, thereby fostering an environment for substantial growth and community impact.

## Notice

Torus Foundation is seeking to appoint a single service provider to enter into a Contract for the provision of 'person centred' IT training for tenants in sheltered accommodation. The scope of the contract is to: * Engage tenants aged 55 and over who live in sheltered and extra care accommodation in a 'person centred' and flexible IT training programme. The training should be practical and delivered in a very accessible way. The focus should be on what you can do with IT and the digital world rather than the technical aspects of IT. * The training sessions should be enjoyable and engaging with many practical examples and applications. Training should aim to improve the efficacy of this group of tenants with regard to using the digital world. * Carry out an IT skills confidence and needs assessments with tenants. * Liaise with Torus Foundation and the Torus IT team to gain a thorough understanding of the IT infrastructure within the accommodation. * Design an IT skills programme designed to help tenants gain entry level skills with the facility to enable tenants to progress onto further training. This training must be flexible to allow for tenants to get the skills and confidence that they need. A structured rigid programme may not suit older tenants. * Recruit, train and retain volunteer digital champions in each sheltered scheme to support IT learning and the ongoing experience of the digital world. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/248d13d4-5c74-4793-a3a3-584f1a061624 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,373 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,373 |
| 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 | TORUS FOUNDATION |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA9 1LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIZENS ONLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services
- 80533100 - Computer training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2021 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/248d13d4-5c74-4793-a3a3-584f1a061624

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/248d13d4-5c74-4793-a3a3-584f1a061624
  13th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=610301729
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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