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title: "West Midlands digital and technology skills programme"
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# West Midlands digital and technology skills programme

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff2cc0fa-daab-484d-93d0-deeab0a2db44

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "West Midlands digital and technology skills programme" has been completed, with the awarding organisation being the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), located in London, England. This contract, valued at £1,400,000, falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services (CPV code 72222300). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, which is below the threshold, and it was awarded on 23 April 2026, with the contract period starting on 8 May 2026 and ending on 8 May 2029. The main procurement category is services, and the contract seeks to deliver in the West Midlands region, with the final tender submission date having been 19 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and technology services, particularly those that can support skills development in these areas. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria outlined. The successful supplier for this contract is WM5G, a company based in Birmingham, suggesting that companies with regional expertise and infrastructure in the West Midlands might be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The engagement in this programme can enhance a business's portfolio and drive growth through the establishment of key partnerships and contracts with government entities.

## Notice

Contract Award for the West Midlands digital and technology skills programme region

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8fe38e-e5db-41ce-b7f7-1a64a0724a3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 8 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WM5G |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8fe38e-e5db-41ce-b7f7-1a64a0724a3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8fe38e-e5db-41ce-b7f7-1a64a0724a3d
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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