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West Midlands digital and technology skills programme

DSIT

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20 May 2026 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "West Midlands digital and technology skills programme" has been completed, with the awarding organisation being the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), located in London, England. This contract, valued at £1,400,000, falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services (CPV code 72222300). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, which is below the threshold, and it was awarded on 23 April 2026, with the contract period starting on 8 May 2026 and ending on 8 May 2029. The main procurement category is services, and the contract seeks to deliver in the West Midlands region, with the final tender submission date having been 19 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and technology services, particularly those that can support skills development in these areas. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria outlined. The successful supplier for this contract is WM5G, a company based in Birmingham, suggesting that companies with regional expertise and infrastructure in the West Midlands might be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The engagement in this programme can enhance a business's portfolio and drive growth through the establishment of key partnerships and contracts with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Midlands digital and technology skills programme

Notice Description

Contract Award for the West Midlands digital and technology skills programme region

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8fe38e-e5db-41ce-b7f7-1a64a0724a3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 8 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WM5G

Further Information

Notice Documents

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