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title: "Digital Inclusion Alliance"
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# Digital Inclusion Alliance

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc4ddf2c-d54c-4ec4-9995-1b4e8e471e5f

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## Summary

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is undertaking the procurement of the "Digital Inclusion Alliance" project aimed at enhancing digital skills and online access among residents in Stockport. This open tender process is currently in the award stage, with an active contract awarded to the Good Things Foundation on 23rd February 2018. The contract commenced on 2nd April 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2020, with an estimated budget of £120,000 allocated for this initiative. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which promotes wide participation from various suppliers. The closing date for the tender was 12th February 2018, and the project falls under the information systems sector with relevant classifications that include various related services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on enhancing digital inclusion, particularly those offering services in information systems, installation services, and maintenance of computer and office equipment. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Companies that can contribute to collaborative projects, align with community engagement goals, or provide innovative solutions to improve digital accessibility are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

To procure an alliance approach to increasing digital inclusion in Stockport by encouraging residents to get online and improve their digital skills. Set up funding will be provided by the Council which is expected to provide sufficient funding to establish the Alliance and the initiate collaborative working across partners. The Alliance will use the funding to work towards becoming self sufficient as an organisation with its primary purpose to develop a collaborative approach to increase Digital Inclusion in Stockport. An end date for the contract has not been provided as this work is expected to continue well beyond the initial funding period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a88fe050-a9a7-470b-aa71-448ec675a133 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOOD THINGS FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems
- 48813000 - Passenger information system
- 48814000 - Medical information systems
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment

## Release History

- 21 May 2018 at 09:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a88fe050-a9a7-470b-aa71-448ec675a133
- 17 Jan 2018 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a88fe050-a9a7-470b-aa71-448ec675a133

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a88fe050-a9a7-470b-aa71-448ec675a133
  17th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1961b704-9bfb-e711-80ea-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockport.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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