--- title: "HCC - 10/18 - Provision of the LEP Skills and Apprenticeship Portal" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff4bf0d9-2720-45cd-9b34-3dc2f6e8b079" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff4bf0d9-2720-45cd-9b34-3dc2f6e8b079" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff4bf0d9-2720-45cd-9b34-3dc2f6e8b079.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff4bf0d9-2720-45cd-9b34-3dc2f6e8b079.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2018-10-29" --- # HCC - 10/18 - Provision of the LEP Skills and Apprenticeship Portal Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff4bf0d9-2720-45cd-9b34-3dc2f6e8b079 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff4bf0d9-2720-45cd-9b34-3dc2f6e8b079) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff4bf0d9-2720-45cd-9b34-3dc2f6e8b079.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Supply Hertfordshire seeks tenders for the "Provision of the LEP Skills and Apprenticeship Portal". This project is classified under IT services, specifically involving software development and support, with a focus on supporting sustainable economic growth in Hertfordshire. The tender is currently open and will close for bids by 12:00 Noon on 26th November 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st January 2019, running for three years with the option to extend for up to three additional years, valued at £300,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and information systems. Companies that hold Cyber Essentials certification and are registered data controllers are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By providing a vital resource for career development and apprenticeship information, successful bidders can contribute meaningfully to local economic growth while expanding their portfolio through ongoing relationships with Hertfordshire's educational institutions and businesses. ## Notice Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is focused on helping to drive forward sustainable economic growth - with local business, education providers, the third sector and the public sector working together to achieve this. We help to foster the relationships for partnership working to flourish. The LEP has worked with key partners in Hertfordshire to ascertain the need of the Skills & Apprenticeship Information Portal. This will be a key information source Hertfordshire residents and businesses, providing information on career development including apprenticeships and courses on offer. The career routes will be tailored to addressing skill needs where there is a current skills gap in Hertfordshire and will link closely to the key growth sectors. It will have strong links with key stakeholders in the local area including the FE Colleges, the Hertfordshire Growth Hub, apprenticeship providers as well as local businesses. The Contract will run for a 3 year term with the option to extend on an annual basis up to 3 further years. The Tenderer must hold a Cyber essentials certification and must be registered with the ICO as a data controller. This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Suppliers wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12.00 Noon on 26th November 2018 Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted by the system Additional information: Please register or log in to www.supplyhertfordshire.uk in order to access the suite of documentation and submit a bid Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b595722c-c9dc-4f62-8316-37e363edbee5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 29 Oct 2018 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b595722c-c9dc-4f62-8316-37e363edbee5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b595722c-c9dc-4f62-8316-37e363edbee5 29th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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