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title: "Training - digital skills"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f5c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
---

# Training - digital skills

Buyer: BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f5c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Bassetlaw District Council centres on providing training in digital skills, with a variety of short courses aimed at enhancing competencies such as digital literacy, data analysis, cyber security, and more. This contract spans from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2026, reflecting the completion phase of the procurement process, having been established through a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £45,000, is awarded to Culture Learning and Libraries Midlands, trading as Inspire Learning, marking the active stage of the procurement process in the services category within the region of Worksop, United Kingdom. The associated legal basis is framed within the UK legislation id 2023/54.

This award creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in digital skills training, particularly those well-versed in delivering computer courses encompassing areas like AI, digital marketing, and basic programming. The absence of competition indicates an opportunity for established providers with a strong track record and experience in this domain. Additionally, the direct procurement approach favours businesses that can promptly meet specific contractual demands, fostering growth for large-scale suppliers, particularly VCSEs like Inspire Learning, who are well-positioned to deliver comprehensive training solutions in the Midlands area.

## Notice

Training Short courses to focus on local digital skills courses example include - Digital literacy, data analysis, interpretation and reporting, digital marketing, Microsoft office training, artificial intelligence, automation, basic programming and networking, cyber security, website and graphic design

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018356-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORKSOP |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S80 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Bassetlaw |
| Electoral ward | Worksop South |
| Westminster constituency | Bassetlaw |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CULTURE LEARNING AND LIBRARIES (MIDLANDS) TRADING AS INSPIRE LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80533200 - Computer courses

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 11:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018356-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018356-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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