Planning

Digital Skills Framework

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Digital Skills Framework," aimed at setting up a multiple supplier framework to train individuals in digital skills across West Yorkshire. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting training services, with a substantial estimated contract value of £36,000,000. The process initiation date is marked as 2025-05-23, with the planned contract period spanning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2030. Interested parties should note that further notice is anticipated around 1st May 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital training services to engage with the public sector. It is ideal for companies that can provide comprehensive digital skill training solutions and are capable of catering to a large geographical area like West Yorkshire. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to establish long-term relationships with a prominent public authority and potentially secure a share of a substantial budget, facilitating robust business growth and development in the digital skills market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Skills Framework

Notice Description

Setting up a multiple supplier framework in order to train individuals in digital skills across West Yorkshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052504
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027110-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteam@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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