Tender

Made Smarter Adoption Programme

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Feb 2026 at 20:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is inviting bids for the 'Made Smarter Adoption Programme', aimed at improving digital capabilities in the South West region. This open tender, classified under the training services industry category, seeks a single lead delivery partner or consortium and includes services such as diagnostic checks, digital acceleration sessions, and training courses. It is led by other regional authorities including Devon County Council and Somerset Council serving as evaluators. The tender process follows an open procedure and began on 10th February 2026, with key deadlines for the enquiry and tender periods on 19th February and 10th March 2026 respectively. The contract is slated for award by 16th March 2026, with an initial term from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, offering extension options.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the technology and training sectors. Participants, particularly digital service providers and training consultants, are well-positioned to benefit from the programme's focus on improving digital infrastructure and competency among businesses in the South West. With a substantial budget allocation of over £2.9 million GBP, adjusted before taxes, the tender seeks to drive technological adoption, fostering growth for companies specialising in digital consultancy and educational services. It is tailored for organisations capable of providing high-quality digital solutions and training expertise, ideally suited to meet the programme's objectives and serve the local business community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Made Smarter Adoption Programme

Notice Description

The MCA has a requirement for a single lead delivery partner (or consortium with a lead provider) to deliver the Made Smarter South West Adoption Programme which includes; diagnostic checks, 1:1 Digital Acceleration Sessions, Senior Leaders training courses, Digital Champions training courses, additional intensive support and student internships, across the South West region. Further information regarding this procurement can be found through the Atamis e-sourcing portal

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Contract term: 1 year with +1 +1 extension options

Renewal: Contract term: 1 year with +1 +1 extension options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012158-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£2,947,023 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,947,023 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

SOMERSET COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@westofengland-ca.gov.uk, commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk, educate.educationbids-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6LS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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