--- title: "GB-St Helens: Provision of 'person centred' IT training for tenants in sheltered accommodation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ed22587-977d-41a5-866c-428521229434" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ed22587-977d-41a5-866c-428521229434" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ed22587-977d-41a5-866c-428521229434.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ed22587-977d-41a5-866c-428521229434.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TORUS FOUNDATION" published: "2021-03-30" --- # GB-St Helens: Provision of 'person centred' IT training for tenants in sheltered accommodation Buyer: TORUS FOUNDATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ed22587-977d-41a5-866c-428521229434 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ed22587-977d-41a5-866c-428521229434) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ed22587-977d-41a5-866c-428521229434.json) ## Summary The Torus Foundation is inviting tenders for the provision of 'person centred' IT training for tenants in sheltered accommodation, with a budget ranging from £100,000 to £500,000. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under CPV codes for computer-user familiarisation and training services. The tender period is set to close on 20 April 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2021, lasting until 31 December 2022. The training programme is aimed at engaging tenants aged 55 and over in the North West of the United Kingdom, providing practical IT skills to enhance their digital confidence and usage. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to deliver impactful training services. Businesses specialising in educational services, community outreach, or IT training would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on practical and flexible training methodologies makes it an appealing project for organisations that excel in tailoring educational experiences to meet diverse needs, especially for older populations seeking to improve their digital skills. ## 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/da77fc2f-249c-4e99-a58e-a853fbe2d37f | | 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 | 30 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## 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 - 30 Mar 2021 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da77fc2f-249c-4e99-a58e-a853fbe2d37f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da77fc2f-249c-4e99-a58e-a853fbe2d37f 30th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-St-Helens:-Provision-of-'person-centred'-IT-training-for-tenants-in-sheltered-accommodation/24S85RP4EG Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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