SUPPORT TO DEVELOP DIGITAL SKILLS – FUNDING – SHORT DEADLINE

1. Title: SUPPORT TO DEVELOP DIGITAL SKILLS – FUNDING – SHORT DEADLINE2. Awarding Authority: Connecting Scotland, GB. Web: 3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: The Awarding Authority is a Scottish Government programme set up in response to coronavirus. It provides iPads, Chromebooks and support to develop digital skills for people who digitally excluded and on low incomes.Phase 2 launched on 18th August and is focused on:households with children, or where a child is normally resident (this includes pregnant women with no child in the household)care leavers up to the age of twenty-six (in line with eligibility for aftercare support)5. CPV Code(s): 98000000, 98130000, 98133000, 853200006. NUTS code(s): UKM, UKM7, UKM757. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Scotland, Eastern Scotland, Edinburgh, City Of.8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: Not provided.10. The closing date for applications is 5.10.2020 (11:00).11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information on the above contract please visit Web: 12. Other information: How it works To reach these people, Connecting Scotland collaborates with local councils, public and third sector organisations who are already working with them. Organisations and local councils get support from SCVO. This includes: kit – internet enabled devices connectivity – through mobile data training and support – for staff and volunteers to become ‘digital champions’ to support people to use the internet confidently and safely. Can I get involved?Each local Council has been provided with an allocation of devices to distribute to people living in their area.Unfortunately, we are not currently able to accept referrals directly for individuals. However, find out how you can get support to help people get online safely available on the website aboveTKR-2020924-EX-1459794# funding opportunity# COVID-19