Development of National Standards for Adult Digital Skills (Entry Level 1 to Level 2)
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
AwardedDevelopment of National Standards for Adult Digital Skills (Entry Level 1 to Level 2)
Awarded 05 Apr 2018
Awarded05 Apr 2018
Value£94,998.00
SupplierAlphaPlus
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 7y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 5 Apr 2018Expired 29 Mar 2019
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to AlphaPlus for research and development of national standards for adult digital skills from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
The standards were to be based on the 'Get Digital' basic skills framework, ensure inclusive stakeholder engagement, build upon existing national standards, align with the Regulated Qualification Framework, and provide a foundation for awarding organisations to develop basic digital skills qualifications.
The contract value was £94,998.
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