Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d16-2e8a-7177-bf9e-03ce4376cdd0/the-delivery-of-a-digital-assessment-to-action-programme-for-winchester-district closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Delivery of a Digital Assessment to Action Programme for Winchester District Businesses [Winchester City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/winchester-city-council) Estimated value £10,000 Published 19 May 2026 Deadline Closed 8 Jun 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The council is seeking a local delivery partner to provide ten local (micro or small) businesses with a digital assessment that evaluates their current digital capability across key operational and commercial areas. This delivery partner must be local to the Winchester district due to the need to complete the majority of this programme in person. The assessment will be followed by a structured action plan, prioritising immediate improvements alongside longer-term strategic opportunities. Digital assessment pathway: - Digital assessment: each business to be assessed in-person to establish baseline digital capability across key operational and commercial areas. 2.Tailored digital action plan: findings from the assessment are translated into a practical action plan, including prioritised recommendations, signposting to relevant support, introductions and funding opportunities where appropriate. (Provided within two weeks of the assessment date). - One-to-one digital support: businesses can receive up to four hours of tailored one-to-one digital support, focused on implementing priority actions (level of support dependent on complexity and need). 4.Progress check with each business: a check-in to review progress against the action plan, address barriers and refine next steps if required. 5.Final review and close with each business: a final review to summarise progress, capture outcomes and impact and formally close the support. If continued support is required, signposting to further support is essential. 6.Final report to the council of project summary: A full final programme report will be required at the end of the project. Including, business names, location, size of businesses, summary of assessments and their action plans and recommendations. Case studies of at least three businesses taking part that can be used for publicity and learning. All assessments and action plans to also be submitted to the council. Bidders may seek clarification on any aspect of the request to quote. All clarification requests must be submitted by email to Emily Reason, Sector Project Officer, by 9am Monday 1 June 2026. Any questions received by this deadline, together with the council's responses will be circulated to all organisations who have shown interest in the project. All quotes must be submitted by email to Emily Reason, Sector Project Officer, via the email address: by no later than 9am Monday 8 June 2026. Please ensure you answer all of the requirements and questions throughout the specification document. Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/07ec2535-27cf-4ca2-86e0-3298e6c1b3af) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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