--- title: "DfE - Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council - Digital Transformation Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e47d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e47d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e47d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e47d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-24" --- # DfE - Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council - Digital Transformation Programme Buyer: ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e47d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e47d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e47d.json) ## Summary Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is currently seeking a Contractor or Consortium for the Digital Transformation Programme, which aims to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Northern Ireland in enhancing their digital capabilities. The tender process is in the active stage, set to conclude on 28 October 2021, with the total contract value estimated at £1,602,225. The initiative will encompass all council areas in Northern Ireland and will be conducted through an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in business consultancy, digital technologies, and training services. Companies with expertise in innovation and digital transformation strategies will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The collaborative nature of the programme, involving all 11 local authorities, further amplifies the potential for success, making it an attractive opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. ## Notice Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor (or Consortium) to work with small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across NI - that are deemed to have digital transformation potential and related ambitions across any sector. The Contractor will deliver all components of the Digital Transformation Programme and support participant companies to embark on a 'digital transformation journey' geared to the integration of digital technologies into key areas of their business, fundamentally changing how they operate and/or deliver value to customers. The programme will operate across all council areas in NI and is based on a collaboration of all 11 local authorities. The Programme support must have a highly interactive and practical focus blending expertise in innovation/ business strategy and the specialist technical knowledge aligned to the advanced digital technologies deemed most appropriate for each business. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor (or Consortium) to work with small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across NI - that are deemed to have digital transformation potential and related ambitions across any sector. The Contractor will deliver all components of the Digital Transformation Programme and support participant companies to embark on a 'digital transformation journey' geared to the integration of digital technologies into key areas of their business, fundamentally changing how they operate and/or deliver value to customers. The programme will operate across all council areas in NI and is based on a collaboration of all 11 local authorities. The Programme support must have a highly interactive and practical focus blending expertise in innovation/ business strategy and the specialist technical knowledge aligned to the advanced digital technologies deemed most appropriate for each business. Options: After the initial contract period, there is one option to extend by one year until 31 March 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023818-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,602,225 | | Lots value | £1,602,225 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL; ARMAGH CITY BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL; BELFAST CITY COUNCIL; CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS BOROUGH COUNCIL; DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL; EUROPEAN UNION; FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL; LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL; MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL; MID ULSTER DISTRICT COUNCIL; NEWRY MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | ANTRIM | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT41 2UB | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down | | Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down | | Electoral ward | Ballybot | | Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh | | Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services ## Release History - 24 Sep 2021 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023818-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/ - https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/ - https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/home - https://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/ - https://www.derrystrabane.com/ - https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/ - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement - https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/ - https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/ - https://www.midulstercouncil.org/ - https://www.newrymournedown.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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