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title: "BHCC Digital Inclusion (Libraries)"
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# BHCC Digital Inclusion (Libraries)

Buyer: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74f28a2f-df53-4a66-bc82-2ae3b5e7adce

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## Summary

The Brighton & Hove City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "BHCC Digital Inclusion (Libraries)", aimed at delivering digital inclusion services in Brighton & Hove, with a specific focus on supporting vulnerable individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This contract falls under the category of training software development services and library services. The contract commenced on 1 April 2021 and will continue until 31 March 2022, with a total value of £73,750. The procurement was awarded through a direct award method, with the award notice published on 15 October 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the digital training sector. Companies with expertise in software development, particularly in training and library services, will find this contract especially relevant. The focus on digital inclusion presents a growth avenue for businesses aiming to assist local authorities in addressing post-pandemic challenges while enhancing community engagement through technology.

## Notice

A contract to continue delivering digital inclusion services in Brighton & Hove, linked to Covid-19 support to vulnerable people during the pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90961a9-af57-4a9f-ac16-d104ffce2a31 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,750 |
| 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 | BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HOVE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN3 2LS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Central Hove |
| Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 72212931 - Training software development services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90961a9-af57-4a9f-ac16-d104ffce2a31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90961a9-af57-4a9f-ac16-d104ffce2a31
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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