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title: "ENTRY 1 - LEVEL 2 DIGITAL SKILLS - STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT"
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# ENTRY 1 - LEVEL 2 DIGITAL SKILLS - STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c508f855-4579-433f-a18d-984c38c0c0ed

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking a contractor for the project titled "ENTRY 1 - LEVEL 2 DIGITAL SKILLS - STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT". This procurement, classified under research and experimental development services, is currently in the award stage. The contract period is set from 6th April 2018 to 29th March 2019, following a tender period that concluded on 14th March 2018. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, with a total contract value of £94,998. The project is based in England and is designed to create national standards for adult digital skills.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the development of essential digital skills frameworks. Businesses specialising in research and development, educational services, and digital training would be ideally positioned to participate, given the focus on inclusive stakeholder engagement, alignment with the Regulated Qualification Framework, and the need for strong support from digital sector representatives.

## Notice

The Contractor will research and develop a set of national standards for adult digital skills from entry level 1 - level 2, that: - are based upon the basic digital skills in the 'Get Digital' basic skills framework. The Tech Partnership in conjunction with Lloyds Bank are currently updating this framework. - ensure an inclusive and balanced engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including employers, practitioners, subject specialists and digital inclusion charities and organisations. - have strong employer and sector buy-in, including digital stakeholders and learner representatives. - build upon existing national standards. - allow qualifications built upon standards to align with the Regulated Qualification Framework. - provide a solid foundation for awarding organisations to develop the next generation of basic digital skills qualifications. - reflect any required changes to the standards identified through the Department's Consultation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9294cba8-f0c6-4ebb-aeda-5eece4398b6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,998 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALPHAPLUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 30 May 2018 at 14:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9294cba8-f0c6-4ebb-aeda-5eece4398b6a
- 24 May 2018 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9294cba8-f0c6-4ebb-aeda-5eece4398b6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9294cba8-f0c6-4ebb-aeda-5eece4398b6a
  30th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54139f2a-345c-4e70-8efa-1f9a962afa4d
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bf05ef6-2d62-4dfb-add1-eee0bf4baafc
  Signature Page

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