--- title: "Digital Skills Training Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef878a92-df7a-423b-975e-240fdaeb31b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef878a92-df7a-423b-975e-240fdaeb31b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef878a92-df7a-423b-975e-240fdaeb31b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef878a92-df7a-423b-975e-240fdaeb31b9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-21" --- # Digital Skills Training Framework Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef878a92-df7a-423b-975e-240fdaeb31b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef878a92-df7a-423b-975e-240fdaeb31b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef878a92-df7a-423b-975e-240fdaeb31b9.json) ## Summary Essex County Council (ECC) is seeking suppliers for the "Digital Skills Training Framework" to be established over a four-year period. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 5th July 2017. The project, classified under training services (CPV code 80500000), aims to provide various training solutions across four Lots: Developing IT Capability, Provision of e-learning, Project Support, and Developing IT professionals. Interested parties can access tender documents through the ECC Supplier portal, which has been open since 17th May 2017. This framework presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in training and development services, particularly those focused on IT and digital skills. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is structured to allow suppliers to tender for one or more Lots, thus maximising their chances of securing contracts. The estimated total value of potential contracts is £5 million, making this a lucrative opportunity for qualified providers looking to expand their footprint in public sector training services. ## Notice Essex County Council (ECC) in conjunction with the full members of the Essex Online Partnership (EOLP) and other public bodies are looking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide access to a diverse range of providers with a variety of training, development and delivery approaches. The Framework will be for a period of four years. The Framework Agreement has been split into four (4) Lots: Lot 1 - Developing IT Capability Lot 2 - Provision of e-learning Lot 3 - Project Support Lot 4 - Developing IT professionals Suppliers have the opportunity to tender for one or more of the above Lots. No level of expenditure is guaranteed under this Framework. The values stated are an estimate of the potential value of all contracts that may be entered into by ECC and other Public Sector partners named above throughout the duration of the Framework. The tender documents will be available via the Portal from the 17th May 2017. Please refer to the ECC Website, Supplying the council, portal page for guidance documents on how to use the system. To gain access to the portal please click on the following link: http://www.essex.gov.uk/Business-Partners/Supplying-Council/Pages/Supplier-portal.aspx The link will take you to the Supplier portal page on the ECC website where there are two links: A. Register for the iSupplier portal. There is also guidance on how to register here. B. If you have already registered login here Below the two links are Bidders guidance on using the system. Once in the system to find this negotiation please do the following: 1. Bidders will need to go to the main menu & select ECC Sourcing Supplier > Sourcing > Sourcing Home Page. 2. At the top of the page there is an option for "search open negotiations" which should default to title. Bidders will need to put in the search box next to title the project number 0318 or event number 86005 & select go for the system to search for the live negotiation. 3. The negotiation will appear at the bottom of the screen. Click on the underlined negotiation number to go into the tender & attach yourself to the negotiation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b16eaf6-3991-402c-8664-4fdb07240cde | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 3 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1JZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 21 Jun 2017 at 14:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b16eaf6-3991-402c-8664-4fdb07240cde - 17 May 2017 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b16eaf6-3991-402c-8664-4fdb07240cde ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b16eaf6-3991-402c-8664-4fdb07240cde 21st June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94ff40d3-e26d-4a92-b5a9-d62502440fc2 SSQ and Supporting Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/610d0466-0acf-4ea9-a3ea-584d8f7053ed ITT Quality Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddb7ae15-cba5-4dee-99e6-18c07a2d319d Schedule 8 of the contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.essex.gov.uk/Business-Partners/Supplying-Council/Pages/Supplier-portal.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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