--- title: "GB-London: Training (design and delivery) for the LGA's Digitalisation Training Programme for officers Soft Market Test" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b58e53b1-23f5-4816-861a-c7cbacee179b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b58e53b1-23f5-4816-861a-c7cbacee179b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b58e53b1-23f5-4816-861a-c7cbacee179b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b58e53b1-23f5-4816-861a-c7cbacee179b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION" published: "2023-07-18" --- # GB-London: Training (design and delivery) for the LGA's Digitalisation Training Programme for officers Soft Market Test Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b58e53b1-23f5-4816-861a-c7cbacee179b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b58e53b1-23f5-4816-861a-c7cbacee179b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b58e53b1-23f5-4816-861a-c7cbacee179b.json) ## Summary The Local Government Association is seeking feedback on a training programme aimed at non-technical managers for digital services. This programme is part of their Cyber, Digital and Technology improvement initiative to enhance digital public services. The contract involves training (design and delivery) for the LGA's Digitalisation Training Programme. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a tender period ending on 8th August 2023. The contract is valued at £50,000 GBP and is open to all interested suppliers. The contract period is set to start on 16th October 2023 and end on 31st March 2024. This tender opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses in the education and training services sector to participate. Suitable businesses may offer technical training services, information systems or technology strategic review and planning services, or training programme services. With a focus on digital and technology fields, organisations with expertise in delivering secure, accessible, and modern digital services are well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers can contact the Local Government Association for further details and access to the tender process. ## Notice The Local Government Association (LGA) is issuing this soft market test to invite feedback on our proposal to develop a training programme on digitalisation for local government officers with a view to publishing a formal competitive contract notice which will be open for bidding from all interested suppliers. All council services rely on digital technology to a greater or lesser extent and this has accelerated rapidly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, many digital services are managed by officers who are experts outside of digital and technology fields. Recognising this, the LGA offers a dedicated Cyber, Digital and Technology (CDT) improvement programme to support councils in integrating and deploying digital technologies while managing security-based risks. We are now looking to develop a training programme for non-technical managers who run services in digital environments. The programme will aim to increase their knowledge, skills and understanding of how to deploy secure, accessible, and modern digital public services. We are inviting suppliers to provide feedback on this proposed programme in order to help us understanding the level of interest and viability in undertaking this work and any anticipated challenges or barriers that may impact this programme as well as broad timescales that will be needed. For further information and access to the early market engagement opportunity please email cyberanddigital@local.gov.uk. 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/b274a507-a88b-4c03-a10c-8670734b355e | | 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 | 18 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services - 72222300 - Information technology services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80531200 - Technical training services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2023 at 18:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b274a507-a88b-4c03-a10c-8670734b355e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b274a507-a88b-4c03-a10c-8670734b355e 18th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=796495534 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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