Scope
Description
e-ITT for the provision of New Forest Business and Community Digital Skills Initiative
Closing Date for Submission of Tenders
12.00 NOON, 1st AUGUST 2025
to be returned electronically via the Council's e-tendering solution "Pro-Contract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP)
Scope Overview:
To develop a New Forest Business and Community Digital Skills Initiative, aimed at helping residents, communities, and businesses across the New Forest District make the most of newly installed ultrafast broadband infrastructure. The selected supplier or partnership will develop and deliver a flexible, inclusive digital skills programme that supports socioeconomic outcomes such as improved productivity, digital inclusion, and reduced isolation. The initiative is funded with a £35,000 budget and must be completed by March 2026, with a focus on creating lasting impact through legacy resources, case studies, and potential match funding. See Appendix B - Outcome Specification for further details.
By confirming an expression of interest in this contract opportunity, tenderers will automatically receive a link to the tender information including the full specification, contract terms and tenderer response forms.
All correspondence is via the Councils e-tendering portal ProContract hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP).
Total value (estimated)
- £35,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 August 2025 to 30 April 2026
- 8 months, 21 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Submission
Deadline for requests to participate
1 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 85% |
| Cost | Cost | 15% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
New Forest District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTPC-7449-MJHN
Appletree Court
Lyndhurst
SO43 7PA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Dean Irving
Telephone: +44 2380285000
Email: Dean.Irving@nfdc.gov.uk
Website: http://www.newforest.gov.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government