Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Prj_6325- London digital and technology skills programme

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 13:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Apr 2026 at 16:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Jan 2026 at 13:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), based in London, has awarded a contract for the ‘Prj_6325– London digital and technology skills programme’. This procurement falls under the information technology services category and aims to enhance digital and STEM skills among the youth in the UK, specifically in London. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the award was completed on 7th July 2026. The contract commenced on 4th June 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2029, with a gross contract value of £1,877,520. The programme is part of the broader TechFirst initiative, which seeks to address gaps in the tech skills sector and includes activities such as skills building and career inspiration days.

This tender opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses within the information technology and STEM education sectors, especially SMEs looking to partner on regional delivery of youth programmes like TechYouth. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to foster digital skills development and collaborate with educational institutions and local industries. The initiative is geared towards creating a sustainable talent pipeline, which is vital for long-term sector growth, particularly through engaging underrepresented groups. Businesses with capabilities in AI and tech education will find this tender especially suitable to enhance their market presence and contribute to governmental growth objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Prj_6325- London digital and technology skills programme

Notice Description

DSIT is seeking a Regional Delivery Partner who will be responsible for ensuring successful on-the-ground delivery of the TechFirst youth programme in London. TechFirst is the Government's flagship digital and technology skills programme, created to remove skills as a barrier to growth in the sector. The sector relies on specialist digital and STEM skills, but there is a clear gap between demand and supply. This programme aims to build the sustainability and diversity of the tech talent pipeline, creating the foundations for long-term growth in one of the Government's 8 growth-driving sectors. The youth strand of TechFirst, TechYouth, aims to reach 1 million students in schools and colleges across the UK with opportunities to develop their digital skills, gain confidence with AI and insight into a range of potential tech careers. Regional delivery partners will support the programme at a local level, delivering skills building activities and career inspiration days for schools and colleges in the area. They will work in partnership with local industry and academia to achieve this. With the support of Regional Delivery Partners, the TechYouth programme should spark young people's interest in technology and encourage more to pursue digital and computing qualifications at age 14 and 16, both academic and vocational. It will particularly encourage uptake from currently underrepresented groups, including girls and those from socioeconomic disadvantage. These students will form the pipeline of future technology researchers and professionals needed for the sector to achieve its potential growth.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fec4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063664-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,568,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,568,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,564,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,564,600 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

STEM Learning

STEM Learning Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...