Published date: 3 May 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 17 May 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£91,500

Procurement reference

SHEFCC001-DN408350-61209407

Published date

3 May 2019

Closing date

17 May 2019

Contract start date

1 June 2019

Contract end date

31 December 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The project is an innovative employer led digital skills programme, supporting participants from underrepresented groups, focusing on women and autistic people, building pathways to digital jobs, combing tested practice. The project will deliver six core functions:

a) Support underrepresented groups to gain demand led digital skills and enter employment within digital roles
b) Deliver an innovative employer led, co-designed and co-delivered digital skills programme, embedding work experience and mentoring alongside practical digital training delivered through industry experts
c) Clear route to sustainability and scale-up by training up a cadre of digital ambassadors that will replicate training for underrepresented groups beyond the lifetime of this project
d) Expert advice and practical adaptations to training venues and workplaces to ensure they are autism-friendly
e) Evaluation will provide quantitative and qualitative data, measuring the impact of new and innovative methods for digital skills growth
f) Provide genuine collaborative leadership across Digital Industries, Academia, Public Sector and Communities, ensuring sustainability

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Adam Elwis

Address

Level 8
East Wing, Moorfoot
Sheffield
S1 4PL
England

Telephone

+44 1142053152

Email

adam.elwis@sheffield.gov.uk

Website

https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/