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The Provision of a Digital Inclusion Service

Gloucestershire County Council · Local authority

In brief

Gloucestershire County Council is looking for suppliers for training and education work (South West).

The estimated value is £1,700,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 April 2027.

Bids close at midday, Friday 9 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Wednesday 16 September 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 9 October 2026

How bids are scored

Refer to Tender Documents 100%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 51 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Gloucestershire County Council’s Digital Infrastructure, Inclusion and Innovation Strategy aims to accelerate access to digital tools, skills and support for individuals and businesses across Gloucestershire. To tackle digital exclusion, the Strategy will deliver practical, high-impact interventions that help people adopt digital technologies confidently and effectively.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: eu.mu.ariba.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 16 September 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 9 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 082985-2026

About the buyer

Gloucestershire County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

134

Awards

52

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From notice 082985-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.