Planning

*PIN ONLY* Level 3 Skills Booster

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

02 Jul 2025 at 13:02

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is planning a procurement process for delivering Level 3 Skills Booster programmes aimed at enhancing skills and knowledge for residents in West Yorkshire. This process, currently in the planning stage with key dates beginning from 21st July 2025, focuses on education and training services within the UK and aligns with employer demands to fill skills gaps and improve productivity. The procurement is structured as services under the CPV code 80000000, and interested parties must qualify under the WYCA Adult Skills DPS to participate further. The initiative is designed to create jobs for participants by bridging skill shortages through accredited training courses in industrial, technical, and staff training services.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for training providers experienced in delivering accredited educational programmes, particularly those who can offer employer-endorsed training aligned with regional economic needs. Organisations that provide holistic support, including career guidance and wrap-around services, would be well-suited to compete for this initiative. The training must foster equality and accessibility, enabling diverse participation and helping members progress to higher-skilled employment. Providers already associated with skills development and those capable of innovation in closing skill gaps are positioned to leverage this opportunity for both regional impact and organisational growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

*PIN ONLY* Level 3 Skills Booster

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority will shortly be tendering for a training provider to deliver Level 3 Skills Booster programmes for West Yorkshire residents. The training should develop knowledge and skills for sector entry, underpinned by employer needs. *This opportunity will only be available to suppliers who have been appointed to the WYCA 79437 Adult Skills DPS* If you are interested in this opportunity, you must successfully complete and be onboarded onto the Adult Skills DPS first before the tender goes live, you will then have access to full details of the requirements, tender documents and have the opportunity to submit a bid.

Lot Information

*PIN ONLY* Level 3 Skills Booster

We are seeking to procure a high-quality, Level 3 accredited and employer-endorsed training provision that aligns with the needs of employers and the wider economy. The provision should deliver targeted interventions to address short- to medium-term skills shortages, supporting vacancy fulfilment and driving productivity. It must actively reduce barriers to access and promote equality, enabling participants* to progress into higher-skilled, well-paid employment, while increasing engagement from under-represented groups in education and training. Training will be available across the West Yorkshire region, unless there is a call to support a specific region or cohort. We are seeking to commission a suite of Level 3 courses across 2 Lots. Blending the acquisition of specialist skills, accredited qualifications, holistic wrap-around support and careers information, advice and guidance. The training will support learners to progress with improved labour market status, following course completion. Please see PIN document attached for more information. To find out more about this opportunity, please see below link to sign up to the provider information event: Level 3 Skills Booster Provider Event 10th July 1-2pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/level-3-opportunity-level-3-skills-booster-tickets-1419420588189?aff=oddtdtcreator

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05579c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036814-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Zainab Omar
Contact Email
zainab.omar@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0113123456

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

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