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title: "Soft Market Test: Advancing Digital for the Skills Training/Learning Provision Framework"
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# Soft Market Test: Advancing Digital for the Skills Training/Learning Provision Framework

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb57b079-34e2-46bb-ad1d-c6e6ca7d3f2d

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council has initiated a tender titled "Soft Market Test: Advancing Digital for the Skills Training/Learning Provision Framework" in the Education and training services category, focusing on training services in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for April 19, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on April 20, 2023, and end on April 21, 2023. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This tender by Sheffield City Council for training services offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those providing learning solutions related to advancing digital skills. SMEs and VCSE organisations are well-positioned to compete for this contract and contribute to the skills development initiatives in Sheffield. The framework approach adopted by the Council allows for agile responses to training needs within the business community, providing a platform for innovative and tailored learning solutions to flourish.

## Notice

The Advancing Digital project, which is part funded by the European Social Fund and Sheffield City Council, helps businesses and people, who live and work in Sheffield, make the most of learning opportunities presented by new technology. As a Council we have funding available to commission short courses to respond to training needs that we see in our business community. We commission these courses through our dynamic purchasing framework, the Skills Training/Learning Provision Framework. Contract opportunities are only available to approved framework providers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16750036-3e62-4f1b-a0af-179605a06d64 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2023 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16750036-3e62-4f1b-a0af-179605a06d64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16750036-3e62-4f1b-a0af-179605a06d64
  5th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=67084&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

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