---
title: "e-ITT for the provision of New Forest Business and Community Digital Skills Initiative"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055ba1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# e-ITT for the provision of New Forest Business and Community Digital Skills Initiative

Buyer: NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055ba1

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "New Forest Business and Community Digital Skills Initiative" was initiated by New Forest District Council. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on training services and is located in Lyndhurst, UK. The process was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, with the call for tender being published on 9th July 2025. Expressions of interest were due by 1st August 2025. The awarded contract was signed on 15th September 2025, with the project set to be completed by March 2026. The £33,320 contract was awarded to YTKO LIMITED, and the initiative aims to enhance digital skills leveraging ultrafast broadband infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital skills training and community development. Ideal candidates would be SMEs capable of delivering flexible, inclusive programmes that improve productivity and reduce digital isolation. The project is well-suited for companies that can create a lasting impact through innovative resources and case studies, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations. With a focus on legacy development and socioeconomic improvements, the initiative offers a substantial platform for growth within the public sector.

## Notice

To develop a New Forest Business and Community Digital Skills Initiative, aimed at helping residents, communities, and businesses across the New Forest District make the most of newly installed ultrafast broadband infrastructure. The selected supplier or partnership will develop and deliver a flexible, inclusive digital skills programme that supports socioeconomic outcomes such as improved productivity, digital inclusion, and reduced isolation. The initiative is funded with a PS35,000 budget and must be completed by March 2026, with a focus on creating lasting impact through legacy resources, case studies, and potential match funding. See Appendix B - Outcome Specification for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057723-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,320 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LYNDHURST |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO43 7PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | New Forest |
| Electoral ward | Lyndhurst & Minstead |
| Westminster constituency | New Forest East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 12:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057723-2025
- 9 Jul 2025 at 08:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038443-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057723-2025
  18th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038443-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5336

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newforest.gov.uk
- http://www.ytko.com
- https://sebp.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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