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West Midlands TF scale up

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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01 Dec 2025 at 09:41

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has completed the procurement process for the "West Midlands TF scale up" project under the industry category of computer-related professional services. The project is set within the United Kingdom, specifically the West Midlands, and falls under direct award procurement, with the intent to expand the existing CyberFirst programme into TechFirst by January 2026. The procurement process, employing an existing framework agreement, involved the direct appointment of IN4 Group, and concluded with a contract totalling £75,000. The project timeline is defined from 1st January to 31st March 2026, and a milestone signature is anticipated by 29th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in technology and educational infrastructure development, particularly those poised to contribute to skill development in emerging technologies. Businesses with expertise in scaling educational initiatives, especially within the framework of government programmes, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The direct award method underscores a targeted approach due to limited suitable candidates, emphasizing the demand for specialized competencies and rapid implementation capabilities within the regional and public sector contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Midlands TF scale up

Notice Description

The CyberFirst schools and colleges programme operates in 6 English regions and all 3 Home Nations. In 2026 the programme will transition to be part of TechFirst, a scaled up programme that will reach every region and will support skills across all frontier technologies, not just cyber. TechFirst will be very much built on CyberFirst, using the same tried and tested methodologies and infrastructure. DSIT wants to test how well this infrastructure is equipped for this transition.

Procurement Information

This is a targeted intervention in the West Midlands and there are few organisations who could provide the necessary support in the timeline required. A contract is necessary given the clear and time-bound outputs and the lack of any alternative delivery routes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078338-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dsit.dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IN4 GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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