Tender

Techfirst womens Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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29 May 2026 at 16:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology invites tenders for the "Techfirst Women's Programme." This initiative aims to support women into paid roles within frontier technology occupations. Operating under an open procedure, the programme falls under the services category, specifically targeting training programme services (CPV code 80521000). Located in the United Kingdom, with its primary activities in London, this tender process has key dates which include a tender period ending on 24th June 2026 and an enquiry period closing on 10th June 2026. Valued at approximately GBP 12,000,000, the contract's award period is set to conclude by 15th July 2026, with the contract running from 1st August 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, recruitment, and employment support focused on women in technology. With a target to engage SMEs comprising 80% of total participants, this programme encourages substantial small business involvement. Companies with expertise in recruitment, training operations, and post-placement support stand to benefit greatly. For businesses aiming to extend their reach in tech-focused employment services, this project offers the potential to establish robust relationships with a central government authority while contributing to workforce diversity in technology sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Techfirst womens Programme

Notice Description

Scope In scope is the design and delivery of an outcome focused programme that supports women into paid roles in frontier technology occupations, including (where applicable): recruitment, training, placement or deployment activity, employer engagement, and post placement support. * Supporting up to 300 women into paid roles. * Targeting a 20% entry level / 80% mid career participant mix. * Achieving a strong level of SME participation (targeting 80%) where labour market conditions allow.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a95d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051032-2026
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

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,999,999 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,999,999 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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