--- title: "WSCC - JS - RFI - Advanced Digital Skills" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-96ea9f5a-2081-465a-9788-ad5b5a4a477a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96ea9f5a-2081-465a-9788-ad5b5a4a477a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96ea9f5a-2081-465a-9788-ad5b5a4a477a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96ea9f5a-2081-465a-9788-ad5b5a4a477a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-15" --- # WSCC - JS - RFI - Advanced Digital Skills Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96ea9f5a-2081-465a-9788-ad5b5a4a477a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96ea9f5a-2081-465a-9788-ad5b5a4a477a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96ea9f5a-2081-465a-9788-ad5b5a4a477a.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "WSCC - JS - RFI - Advanced Digital Skills" is being initiated by West Sussex County Council, located in Chichester, England. This opportunity falls within the Education and training services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. Key deadlines include the engagement end date set for 24 March 2022, by which responses to the request for information (RFI) must be submitted electronically through the SE Shared Services In-Tend portal. This RFI aims to gather insights on the market's capability to deliver an advanced digital skills programme aimed at addressing skills gaps in digital businesses. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in educational services, particularly those focused on digital skills training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to partake, as the council seeks diverse solutions and innovative ideas to support their initiative. Engaging in this procurement process allows companies to contribute to a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the local workforce's digital competencies, thereby fostering a more robust digital economy in West Sussex. ## Notice This request for information is published on behalf of West Sussex County Council. The Council is looking to procure an Advanced Digital Skills programme to support its ambition to support digital businesses with skills gaps and increase aspiration around digital careers. This is a new initiative for the County Council and does not follow on from, or build on from, an existing Advanced Digital Skills programme. The programme will be delivered by West Sussex County Council on behalf of all West Sussex District and Borough local authorities. The Council is seeking to understand the capability, experience and solutions available in the marketplace to help develop the commercial approach to securing these services. The RFI will be administered electronically via the SE Shared Services In-Tend portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home The project reference is WSCC - 034209. The title is WSCC - JS - RFI - Advanced Digital Skills You will need to register on the site to view the questionnaire. The deadline for responses is 24/03/2022 Additional information: Please note this RFI will be administered the SSE Shared Services In-Tend electronic portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61def454-405e-4bf9-8881-db0983e0024d | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2022 at 18:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61def454-405e-4bf9-8881-db0983e0024d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61def454-405e-4bf9-8881-db0983e0024d 15th March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3015714-3791-487a-896d-8db210a446a5 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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