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title: "Virtual Skills Platform for BCP Council Smart Place"
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# Virtual Skills Platform for BCP Council Smart Place

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3f740b6-8e3c-4c73-8a66-1ac80af76241

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is inviting tenders for the development and management of a Virtual Skills Platform (VSP) to enhance digital capability in the community. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract value of GBP 159,000 and a contract period running from July 10, 2023, to March 31, 2026. The VSP project falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity to create the VSP offers lucrative prospects for businesses involved in software development, digital skills training, and innovative tech solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, making it accessible to a wide range of businesses aiming to support digital advancement within the local community.

## Notice

BCP Council is looking for a developer to build and manage the Virtual Skills Platform (VSP) which complements the Boscombe Digital Skills Innovation and Learning Hub. The aim will be enhancing the level of digital capability in the local community, from teaching those without computer skills how to use the internet, right through to supporting new innovative digital businesses. The VSP is aimed at those who would like to access training to support them in advancing or changing their careers in the digital sphere. It is anticipated that the contract shall commence in May 2023 or as soon as possible. The contract will run until 31 March 2026 with no available extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541e62ec-27a6-49f3-ae1d-d0ec15d9af02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2023 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541e62ec-27a6-49f3-ae1d-d0ec15d9af02
- 3 Apr 2023 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12c9b78c-f826-4b02-b6b8-d61ccc1fde30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541e62ec-27a6-49f3-ae1d-d0ec15d9af02
  3rd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12c9b78c-f826-4b02-b6b8-d61ccc1fde30
  3rd April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ccdc2a51-3cd2-ed11-8121-005056b64545
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