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Provision of Digital Skills Training

  • First published: 30 October 2025
  • Last modified: 30 October 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5e1
Published by:
Birmingham City Council
Authority ID:
AA22066
Publication date:
30 October 2025
Deadline date:
19 November 2025
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of Digital Skills Training for SMEs and Micro Businesses in Birmingham.Birmingham City Council (BCC), through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), is committed to equipping local organisations with the skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to thrive in today’s digital economy.BCC is inviting proposals from experienced digital training providers and suitably qualified and experienced individuals and organisations to deliver bite-sized, practical digital skills training and Digital Support Vouchers to SMEs and Micro Businesses. The programme aims to strengthen the digital capabilities of local organisations, enabling them to adopt and apply tools that support growth, efficiency, and resilience.The contract(s) being procured have been split into Lots, as follows. Training should cover (but is not limited to):• Lot 1: Cyber Security• Lot 2: Artificial Intelligence (AI)• Lot 3: Web Development• Lot 4: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)• Lot 5: GDPR and Data Compliance• Lot 6: Digital Marketing• Lot 7: Social Media for Marketing• Lot 8: Digital Support VouchersBidders may bid for one or more Lots and Lots will be assessed individually with separate contracts will be awarded for each Lot.Delivery formats may include Face-to-face training (within Birmingham, Online delivery or a combination of the two.The contract for the services will commence in December 2025 and will be in place for a period of upto 4 Months.The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation.If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 19th November 2025 via the ‘in-tend’ system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

PQ0642

Procurement description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of Digital Skills Training for SMEs and Micro Businesses in Birmingham.

Birmingham City Council (BCC), through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), is committed to equipping local organisations with the skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to thrive in today’s digital economy.

BCC is inviting proposals from experienced digital training providers and suitably qualified and experienced individuals and organisations to deliver bite-sized, practical digital skills training and Digital Support Vouchers to SMEs and Micro Businesses. The programme aims to strengthen the digital capabilities of local organisations, enabling them to adopt and apply tools that support growth, efficiency, and resilience.

The contract(s) being procured have been split into Lots, as follows.

Training should cover (but is not limited to):

• Lot 1: Cyber Security

• Lot 2: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Lot 3: Web Development

• Lot 4: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

• Lot 5: GDPR and Data Compliance

• Lot 6: Digital Marketing

• Lot 7: Social Media for Marketing

• Lot 8: Digital Support Vouchers

Bidders may bid for one or more Lots and Lots will be assessed individually with separate contracts will be awarded for each Lot.

Delivery formats may include Face-to-face training (within Birmingham, Online delivery or a combination of the two.

The contract for the services will commence in December 2025 and will be in place for a period of upto 4 Months.

The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation.

If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk

Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 19th November 2025 via the ‘in-tend’ system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKG31 - Birmingham

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

150000 GBP to 150000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

15 December 2025, 00:00AM to 15 April 2026, 23:59PM

Contracting authority

Birmingham City Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Council House, 1 Victoria Square

Town/City: Birmingham

Postcode: B1 1BB

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJJ-4826-QMLZ

NUTS code: UKG31

Contact name: Commercial and Procurement Services

Email: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Lots

Divided into 8 lots

Cyber Security

Lot number: 1

Description

Cyber Security Training

CPV classifications

  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79632000 - Personnel-training services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80400000 - Adult and other education services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80533100 - Computer training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

Delivery regions

  • UKG31 - Birmingham

Lot value (estimated)

18750 GBP Excluding VAT

22500 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

15 April 2026, 23:59PM

Simple description of award criteria

The award criteria carries a total weighting of 100%, this is split between the following sections: The overall weighting for the quality criteria is 70%. The overall weighting for the price criteria is 30% For full details please refer to the procurement documents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Lot number: 2

Description

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training

CPV classifications

  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79632000 - Personnel-training services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80400000 - Adult and other education services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80533100 - Computer training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

Delivery regions

  • UKG31 - Birmingham

Lot value (estimated)

18750 GBP Excluding VAT

22500 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

15 April 2026, 23:59PM

Simple description of award criteria

The award criteria carries a total weighting of 100%, this is split between the following sections: The overall weighting for the quality criteria is 70%. The overall weighting for the price criteria is 30% For full details please refer to the procurement documents.

Web Development

Lot number: 3

Description

Web Development Training

CPV classifications

  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79632000 - Personnel-training services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80400000 - Adult and other education services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80533100 - Computer training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

Delivery regions

  • UKG31 - Birmingham

Lot value (estimated)

18750 GBP Excluding VAT

22500 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

15 April 2026, 23:59PM

Simple description of award criteria

The award criteria carries a total weighting of 100%, this is split between the following sections: The overall weighting for the quality criteria is 70%. The overall weighting for the price criteria is 30% For full details please refer to the procurement documents.

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Lot number: 4

Description

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Training

CPV classifications

  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79632000 - Personnel-training services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80400000 - Adult and other education services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80533100 - Computer training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

Delivery regions

  • UKG31 - Birmingham

Lot value (estimated)

18750 GBP Excluding VAT

22500 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

15 April 2026, 23:59PM

Simple description of award criteria

The award criteria carries a total weighting of 100%, this is split between the following sections: The overall weighting for the quality criteria is 70%. The overall weighting for the price criteria is 30% For full details please refer to the procurement documents.

GDPR and Data Compliance

Lot number: 5

Description

GDPR and Data Compliance Training

CPV classifications

  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79632000 - Personnel-training services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80400000 - Adult and other education services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80533100 - Computer training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

Delivery regions

  • UKG31 - Birmingham

Lot value (estimated)

18750 GBP Excluding VAT

22500 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

15 April 2026, 23:59PM

Simple description of award criteria

The award criteria carries a total weighting of 100%, this is split between the following sections: The overall weighting for the quality criteria is 70%. The overall weighting for the price criteria is 30% For full details please refer to the procurement documents.

Digital Marketing

Lot number: 6

Description

Digital Marketing Training

CPV classifications

  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79632000 - Personnel-training services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80400000 - Adult and other education services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80533100 - Computer training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

Delivery regions

  • UKG31 - Birmingham

Lot value (estimated)

18750 GBP Excluding VAT

22500 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

15 April 2026, 23:59PM

Simple description of award criteria

The award criteria carries a total weighting of 100%, this is split between the following sections: The overall weighting for the quality criteria is 70%. The overall weighting for the price criteria is 30% For full details please refer to the procurement documents.

Social Media for Marketing

Lot number: 7

Description

Social Media for Marketing Training

CPV classifications

  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79632000 - Personnel-training services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80400000 - Adult and other education services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80533100 - Computer training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

Delivery regions

  • UKG31 - Birmingham

Lot value (estimated)

18750 GBP Excluding VAT

22500 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

15 April 2026, 23:59PM

Simple description of award criteria

The award criteria carries a total weighting of 100%, this is split between the following sections: The overall weighting for the quality criteria is 70%. The overall weighting for the price criteria is 30% For full details please refer to the procurement documents.

Digital Support Vouchers

Lot number: 8

Description

Digital Support Vouchers Training

CPV classifications

  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79632000 - Personnel-training services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80400000 - Adult and other education services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80533100 - Computer training services
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

Delivery regions

  • UKG31 - Birmingham

Lot value (estimated)

18750 GBP Excluding VAT

22500 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

15 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

15 April 2026, 23:59PM

Simple description of award criteria

The award criteria carries a total weighting of 100%, this is split between the following sections: The overall weighting for the quality criteria is 70%. The overall weighting for the price criteria is 30% For full details please refer to the procurement documents.

Submission

Tender submission deadline

19 November 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

12 November 2025, 00:00AM

Submission address and any special instructions

This Request for Quotations is being issued using the Council’s e-tendering system ‘In-tend’ and organisations must ensure that they are registered users. The procurement process will be managed using this system and therefore all bids must be submitted by Tenderers via the ‘in-tend’ system. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function and you should not contact any individual directly either by email or by telephone. If you are already a registered user, you do not have to re-register. If you are unable to register with in-tend or are experiencing difficulties, please email the etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Deadline for request for quotation is noon on 19th November 2025.

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80400000 Adult and other education services Education and training services
79411100 Business development consultancy services General management consultancy services
80533100 Computer training services Computer-user familiarisation and training services
80000000 Education and training services Education
80570000 Personal development training services Training services
79632000 Personnel-training services Personnel services except placement and supply services
80510000 Specialist training services Training services
80531200 Technical training services Industrial and technical training services
80521000 Training programme services Training facilities
80522000 Training seminars Training facilities
80500000 Training services Education and training services
80530000 Vocational training services Training services

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ID Description
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