--- title: "IT Training Provision Procurement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067988" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067988" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067988.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067988.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-31" --- # IT Training Provision Procurement Buyer: SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067988 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067988) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067988.json) ## Summary South Oxfordshire District Council is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of IT training services, with a focus on Microsoft 365 training courses such as SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook, and CoPilot. The procurement process is at the tender stage, and the council is offering open competition for this contract. The training needs to cater to different learning levels – beginner, intermediate, and advanced – and must include in-person SharePoint workshops at Abbey House, Abingdon, as well as online sessions. The procurement is categorised under 'Computer-user familiarisation and training services' with a total value of £40,000 excluding VAT. The deadline for submissions is 24 April 2026, and the contract is estimated to commence on 1 June 2026, with an end date of 31 March 2027. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT training and education, particularly those capable of delivering scalable and varied learning experiences both online and in-person. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, benefiting from requirements that emphasise quality, carbon reduction, social value, and price. Suppliers must have proficient trainers equipped to enhance the capabilities of the workforce, notably in AI training intended for widespread adoption by the council’s staff. Businesses with expertise in interactive, supportive learning delivery and those agile enough to accommodate accessibility needs will likely have a competitive edge in this procurement process. ## Notice The supplier should provide M365-focused training courses which as a minimum cover SharePoint and SharePoint integration with other apps, as well as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook and CoPilot. This training is to cover essential upskilling with the intention of progressing staff capabilities. It should reflect varying abilities and capability needs. Learning levels must include beginner, intermediate, and advanced learning. The aim is to increase capability. The supplier should aim to increase trainee capability and not only present information through lectures or workshops. Learning should be scalable according to expected need. The council cannot currently confirm attendance numbers and will support the supplier in scoping attendance for the correct training level. The only exception is AI training, which the council intends to implement fully across their workforce (650 persons). It may be that once training is advertised to all staff, the training numbers may increase. A minimum of 15% of SharePoint workshops should be delivered in-person. Online lectures or webinars should be recorded to be made accessible to those unable to attend any live sessions. Access to any subscription resources is only expected for the duration of the contract. Where learning accessibility needs are raised, the supplier must be responsive to meeting these needs. It is expected that a variety of learning approaches will be used by the supplier, to facilitate both attendance and learning pathways, e.g, online lectures or webinars and workshops. Additional learning materials should be made available to attendees, where appropriate. This should aim to support learning received from delivery sessions and not substitute for these. Workshops must be available both online and in-person. In-person workshops are expected to be delivered at the council offices in Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon OX14 3JE. Courses and workshops will be delivered according to a timeline decided with the supplier. The councils expect to deliver each module focus separately, to reduce learning overwhelm for staff. It is expected that training delivery should not exceed 8 months and this will be the council's approach when discussing timelines with the supplier. Those who facilitate staff learning should have the relevant training and experience to deliver the proposed training. Admin training is not needed; the training is for users only. The Council will not accept any variation to the specification for this requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029821-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | £40,000 | | 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 | SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | ABINGDON | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX14 3JE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Abingdon Abbey Northcourt | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2026 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029821-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029821-2026 31st March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://sebp.due-north.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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