--- title: "The Provision of a Digital Expert Programme" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797897" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797897" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797897.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797897.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-20" --- # The Provision of a Digital Expert Programme Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797897 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797897) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797897.json) ## Summary Glasgow City Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of a Digital Expert Programme, aimed at enhancing digital skills within Glasgow's business community. This opportunity falls under the 'General public services' industry category and is specifically focused within the Glasgow region (UKM82). The open procedure ensures a transparent and accessible bidding process. Interested service providers should note that electronic submissions are required by 19th June 2025, with the award process beginning immediately thereafter. This project, valued at £440,000, seeks a framework agreement with up to three service providers ranked based on the quality of service methodology and price competitiveness. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in digital transformation and training services to contribute to local economic development by empowering businesses with essential digital capabilities. It is particularly suitable for firms that excel in delivering customised training programmes and possess robust financial health, as defined in the rigorous selection criteria. Engaging in this contract could provide significant exposure and opportunities for business growth within Scotland's public sector, while also fostering long-term partnerships with a major regional authority. Glasgow City Council is keen on businesses that can offer innovative solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency, thus opening doors for market leaders in digital services to make a substantial impact. ## Notice The council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers to submit bids for the provision of a Digital Expert Programme. The Framework will be ranked with a maximum of 3 Service Providers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The provision of a Digital Expert Programme is aimed at increasing the confidence and desire amongst Glasgow businesses to explore and adopt digital technologies and platforms, productivity and efficiency through 1-2-1 support. Glasgow City Council's Economic Development Section within the Chief Executives Department provides access to free business support / impartial advice to start up and existing businesses in Glasgow (Recipient Businesses). The service provided by Business Glasgow who are part of the Economic Development Section, has evolved in response to the prevailing economic conditions and to the needs of local economies and as such provides this Digital Expert Programme.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530707 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 20 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 20th May 2025 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £440,000 | | Lots value | £440,000 | | 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 | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 1DU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 20 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530707 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530707 The Provision of a Digital Expert Programme - The council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers to submit bids for the provision of a Digital Expert Programme. The Framework will be ranked with a maximum of 3 Service Providers. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.glasgow.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797897 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797897. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797897.json.