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title: "Ashford Screen and Digital Skills Development"
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# Ashford Screen and Digital Skills Development

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8722315c-925f-49af-a296-a0377d7337a9

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Ashford Screen and Digital Skills Development" project in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry. The project aims to deliver a skills and training programme for the Screen & Digital creative industries within the Ashford area, with a postal code of TN23 1PL. This procurement process was an open procedure (below threshold) and has moved into the awarding stage, concluding with an active status on 10th May 2024. The contract, valued at £50,000, will begin on 13th May 2024 and run through to 31st March 2025.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses experienced in cultural and digital skills development, particularly those classified as SMEs and VCSEs. The selected supplier, Screen South, is well-placed to undertake this project, indicating that businesses with a strong background in managing and delivering training programmes for the creative industries would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can significantly bolster a company's portfolio and enhance its industry visibility.

## Notice

CREATIVE/24/1 We require the services of an experienced cultural organisation and provider, with a proven track record of creating, managing and delivering a programme of relevant skills and training based activity for the Screen & Digital creative industries. All tender documentation and information is available from the Kent Business Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18632667-2aef-4b76-91d9-16f962dde5c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCREEN SOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18632667-2aef-4b76-91d9-16f962dde5c2
- 7 Mar 2024 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48dd61c1-0162-4ffc-bbf2-2e473f4158b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18632667-2aef-4b76-91d9-16f962dde5c2
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48dd61c1-0162-4ffc-bbf2-2e473f4158b1
  7th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  All tender information and instructions are available via the Kent Business Portal.

## Provenance

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