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UPN-00111 - Made Smarter

The West of England Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 15:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Mar 2026 at 16:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 18:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Made Smarter South West Adoption Programme", aimed at supporting manufacturing SMEs in adopting Industrial Digital Technologies. This tender, initiated under an open procedure, is categorised under training services within the public authority sub-central government sector. The successful delivery partner is the National Composites Centre, along with partners including Oxford Innovation Advice Ltd and the University of the West of England. The project will be managed in the South West region of the UK, encompassing both urban and rural areas. Key dates included the tender closing on 10th March 2026, with the contract signed on 8th May 2026, and the project term running until May 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital technology integration and training services. SMEs focusing on innovative digital solutions stand to benefit, particularly those equipped to address accessibility and connectivity needs in both urban and rural settings. With a contract value of over £2.9 million, this programme provides ample opportunity for businesses positioned to deliver tailored support, organise digital acceleration sessions, and facilitate training courses. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive digital transformation initiatives are well-suited to collaborative efforts in this diverse regional project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UPN-00111 - Made Smarter

Notice Description

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) has appointed the National Composites Centre (NCC), leading a consortium with Oxford Innovation Advice Ltd and the University of the West of England, to deliver the Made Smarter South West Adoption Programme. This programme supports manufacturing SMEs across the South West to adopt Industrial Digital Technologies through tailored, intensive support, using a blended delivery approach to ensure accessibility across both urban and rural areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 1 (+1+1)

Renewal: The contract will have the following term: 1 year + 1 + 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043082-2026
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
Large

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
£2,947,023 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,947,023 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 7 May 2027 6-12 months
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
The West of England Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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