Scope
Reference
ITT_30341
Description
Digital Dash is a competition and training programme for young people (aged 16-30). Digital dash looks to improve the future employment prospects of its participants by teaching them new skills (digital and soft skills) and by connecting them with employers for mentoring and future opportunities.
Contract 1. Digital Dash
Supplier
Contract value
- £99,338 excluding VAT
- £119,206 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
18 June 2025
Contract dates
- 27 August 2025 to 26 August 2026
- Possible extension to 26 August 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract will include the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 years. Any extension is subject to budget approval.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Key performance indicators
| Name |
|---|
| Recruit 20 participants to each Dash |
| Share engagement plans with WCC by the timelines outlined within the spec |
| Deliver engagement plans by the timelines outlined within the spec |
| At least 70% of participants to be between 16-24 (the others can be 25 to 30). |
| 100% of unsuccessful applicants to receive signposting to support. |
| Appoint 8 mentors with appropriate skills (see spec) from 4 different employers for each Dash. |
| 100% of mentors to attend every session |
| 80% of participants to attend every session |
| 100% of employers to provide 2 hours of support per week outside of the planned sessions. |
| Share dash plans by the timelines outlined within the spec. |
| Deliver dash within timelines outlined within the spec. |
| Deliver 100% of dash sessions within timelines |
| 100% completion rate of experience forms to be completed at week 1, week 6, week 12. |
| 60% of participants to attend their 6-month post dash meeting |
| 45% of dash participants to have improved educational or employment outcomes after 6 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills
- Companies House: 08763964
1 Sutherland Street
London
SW1V 4LD
United Kingdom
Email: tom@ada.ac.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: Yes
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Westminster City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVD-6261-BPPJ
64 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6QP
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government