Published date: 30 May 2018

Last edited date: 30 May 2018

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 14 March 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and experimental development services - 73100000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£0 to £94,998

Procurement reference

RD1001439

Published date

30 May 2018

Closing date

14 March 2018

Contract start date

6 April 2018

Contract end date

29 March 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Contractor will research and develop a set of national standards for adult digital skills from entry level 1 - level 2, that:

- are based upon the basic digital skills in the 'Get Digital' basic skills framework. The Tech Partnership in conjunction with Lloyds Bank are currently updating this framework.
- ensure an inclusive and balanced engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including employers, practitioners, subject specialists and digital inclusion charities and organisations.
- have strong employer and sector buy-in, including digital stakeholders and learner representatives.
- build upon existing national standards.
- allow qualifications built upon standards to align with the Regulated Qualification Framework.
- provide a solid foundation for awarding organisations to develop the next generation of basic digital skills qualifications.
- reflect any required changes to the standards identified through the Department's Consultation.

More information

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Award information

Awarded date

26 March 2018

Contract start date

6 April 2018

Contract end date

29 March 2019

Total value of contract

£94,998

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

AlphaPlus

Address

Unit 109 Albert Mill
50 Ellesmere Street
Castlefield
Manchester
M15 4JY

Reference

None

Value of contract

£94,998

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

Elizabeth Perry

Address

Sanctuary Buildings
London
SW1P 3BT
England

Email

elizabeth.perry@education.gov.uk