---
title: "Digital Skills Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05434e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Digital Skills Training

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05434e

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Digital Skills Training". This service contract seeks to procure training on Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Automate, Power BI, and Microsoft Teams, aiming to integrate technology and improve service delivery by equipping their staff with advanced digital skills. The council is located in Northampton, with training sessions to be delivered either offsite within a 20-mile radius or at their premises at NN1 1ED, and options for online courses available. The procurement falls under the categories of Software package and information systems, IT services, and Education and training services, with an open competition procurement method. This active tender has a closing submission date of 20th June 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1st July 2025, running until 30th June 2028, with a potential one-year extension.

This tender presents significant business opportunities particularly for firms specialising in digital skills training and IT services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract includes considerations for such businesses. The estimated contract value is £80,000, with a potential gross total of £96,000, indicating a substantial engagement size suitable for well-established training providers. Businesses capable of delivering training through various channels, such as onsite and online, while ensuring a high standard of learning outcomes, stand a strong chance of securing this contract, setting the stage for future collaborations and growth within the public sector.

## Notice

West Northants Council (WNC) invites quotations for the provision of Digital Skills Training, to cover training in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Automate, Power BI and Microsoft Teams. WNC is committed to integrating technology including automation and AI into our services to drive improvements in service delivery. . WNC is interested in procuring digital skills training to enable and support its staff to use the range of features digital tools that are now available in order that they can continue to develop their effectiveness. We are looking for options to deliver the courses listed below as either to be delivered offsite within 20 miles of Northampton, or council premises at NN1 1ED, or as online courses. Please contact learninganddevelopment@westnorthants.gov.uk for a copy of the Request For Quotation (RFQ) document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030134-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2025 at 09:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030134-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030134-2025
  5th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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