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Reference
CFQ011
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Submission Deadline
04/04/2024
Malta Digital Skills and Jobs Platform (LISP)
1. Scope
In line with the digital skilling, upskilling and reskilling mandates, the eSkills Malta Foundation would like to receive quotations for the setting up of Training Programmes to be included in our Digital Skills Bootcamps & Events 2024 for the following target groups:
a) Employees including executives, leaders, ICT students of SMEs and ICT organisations as part of the workforce
b) ICT Professionals and Practitioners
eSkills Malta Foundation has been entrusted with several mandates relating to skilling, upskilling and reskilling. The Foundation has the overall objective to increase digital skills in Malta. In line with this objective, the Foundation will be offering Training Programmes for specific closed groups or open to the public.
The sessions may take the form of physical (in-person), online or hybrid. Prospective Training Providers may choose to quote for any number of Training Programmes for one or more target groups mentioned above. Each course will address one theme.
Prospective Training Providers may liaise with local institutions if they wish to organise their training programme in a public hall.
The respective Training Programme will run from the date of the contract’s signature until the 30th of November 2024.
2. Themes Overview
The Service Providers are expected to address one of the following themes with the offers for the Training Programmes.
All Training Programmes must incorporate an introductory session on artificial intelligence (AI) or incorporate AI in the Training Programme.
The Training Providers are expected to address one of the following themes for each offer submitted for the Training Programmes.
A. Creating ICT Specialists
Develop trainee youth and adults (15 and over) who may join the digital sector as:
• Trainee Coders or Developers
• Data Specialist
• Trainee UX Practitioners
• Cybersecurity Practitioners
• AI Specialists
B. Emerging Technology for SME Employees
To increase efficiency and employability, inform and familiarise employees, through course or coaching sessions or events, with either a mix of emerging technologies or one specific technology in detail from the list of emerging technologies below:
• Artificial Intelligence
• Internet of Things
• Business Intelligence
• Blockchain and Smart Contracts
• 3D printing
• Cloud Technology
C. Digital Transformation for SME Business Leaders
Familiarise or coach executives or business leaders with at least two or more technologies or one specific technology in detail, including the benefits and how they can be used in their work or businesses, focusing on emerging technologies. See the list in Theme 2.
D. Cybersecurity Practices for SMEs
Train or mentor SMEs to acquire the necessary knowledge and practices to operate their work and business with maximum digital security. Help SMEs understand the importance of cybersecurity to identify potential threats and respond appropriately.
E. Upskilling the Workforce with Essential Online Office Tools
Familiarise and train adults with the digital skills to use online office tools, including word processing, basic spreadsheets, presentations, exchanging information between tools (email), creating online content, and essential online meetings.
F. Upskilling and Reskilling of the Digital Sector with Transversal Skills
Familiarise or coach the ICT sector, be it an ICT Company or ICT section in the public or private sector, with two or more of the relevant transversal skills listed below to increase the effectiveness of their roles in the organisation. Transversal Skills can include the following:
• Problem-solving and Teamwork
• Prioritisation and Task Management
• Critical and Analytical Thinking
• Verbal and Written communication in English
• Business and Technical Writing
• Entrepreneurial and innovative thinking
• Principles of Ethics, privacy, and security
Your response to this CFQ should be valid for at least 60 days. Submissions can be sent via the above Google Form or sent electronically to info.eskills@gov.mt by the 4th April 2024, end of the business day (5 pm). Late applications will be disqualified. Training Providers may request clarifications by emailing the same email address by 26th of March 2024. These and related responses shall be made public on the same CFQ website.
Clarifications
Clarification 01
Clause 2: Themes Overview
The Service Providers are expected to address one of the following themes with the offers for the Training Programmes.
Clarification 02
I know the amount should not exceed 5000, and the aim is to reach out to as many students as possible. Can you confirm if the amount is per CFQ or the total for all CFQs submitted by each applicant? Amounts are per CFQ. Please refer to Clauses 6.1 i and j of each CFQ,
respectively:I) The number of Training Programmes a Training Provider may offer is unlimited. However, the cost of each Training Programme cannot exceed a maximum of €2,500, exclusive of VAT.
j) Each Training Provider may be awarded up to a total of €5,000 worth of Training Programmes exclusive of VAT but inclusive of any cost or other taxes.
Clarification 03
SMEs & ICT Organisations similar to last year. Can this be DH BootCamp where SMEs are, for example, university students and people for Mater Dei or SVP?
Yes, as it was last year.
