# Virtual Skills Platform for BCP Council Smart Place

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council](/buyers/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Xpertnest Ltd
- Award value: £159,000
- Tender value: £170,000
- Award date: 28 June 2023
- Published: 3 August 2023
- Contract start: 10 July 2023
- Contract end: 31 March 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 541e62ec-27a6-49f3-ae1d-d0ec15d9af02-669011
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3f740b6-8e3c-4c73-8a66-1ac80af76241

## Description

BCP Council is looking for a developer to build and manage the Virtual Skills Platform \(VSP\) which complements the Boscombe Digital Skills Innovation and Learning Hub\. The aim will be enhancing the level of digital capability in the local community, from teaching those without computer skills how to use the internet, right through to supporting new innovative digital businesses\. The VSP is aimed at those who would like to access training to support them in advancing or changing their careers in the digital sphere\. It is anticipated that the contract shall commence in May 2023 or as soon as possible\. The contract will run until 31 March 2026 with no available extensions\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541e62ec-27a6-49f3-ae1d-d0ec15d9af02-669011)