--- title: "Digital Skills Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03456e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03456e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03456e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03456e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2022-06-10" --- # Digital Skills Framework Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03456e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03456e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03456e.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is actively seeking suppliers for its tender titled "Digital Skills Framework", which falls under the education and training services category. The procurement process aims to establish a multiple supplier framework for adult digital skills training, comprising two lots with the potential appointment of up to ten Delivery Partners. The anticipated contract duration is four years, starting from 22 August 2022, with a maximum budget of £30 million allocated for the framework. The bid submission deadline is set for 11 July 2022, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing interested parties to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education and workforce training, particularly those offering innovative digital skills training programmes. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract may include training providers, educational institutions, and organisations focused on upskilling individuals in response to employer needs. By becoming a Delivery Partner, successful bidders will have the chance to deliver essential training services that address skills shortages identified in the West Yorkshire Employment and Skills Framework, ultimately enhancing their market presence and potential revenue streams. ## Notice This procurement process is for an Adult Digital Skills Training Framework which is a multiple lot, multiple supplier framework, with up to five suppliers appointed to each lot. This competition will appoint five Delivery Partners for each lot with tenderers having the ability to apply for one or both lots in this process. There are two lots available and therefore the Combined Authority will look to appoint up to ten Delivery Partners. The framework will be run for 4 years (2+2 break clause) with a maximum value of PS30 million (not guaranteed). Innovative and responsive adult training courses are required to support individuals to retrain or upskill while in work (including self-employment) or whilst seeking employment opportunities. Retraining programmes should be designed to address employer skills shortages in sectors identified in the West Yorkshire Employment and Skills Framework and offer individuals a clear line of sight to career progression opportunities. ### Lot Information Digital Skills Framework 1.1 This invitation to tender (ITT) is issued by West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Combined Authority). The Combined Authority is running this procurement process on its own behalf. This procurement process is for an Adult Digital Skills Training Framework which is a multiple lot, multiple supplier framework, with up to five suppliers appointed to each lot. This competition will appoint five Delivery Partners for each lot with tenderers having the ability to apply for one or both lots in this process. There are two lots available and therefore the Combined Authority will look to appoint up to ten Delivery Partners. Once appointed the tenderer will be one of up to five Delivery Partners for that chosen lot however as this is a framework there is no guarantee of revenue to the selected suppliers. Indicative estimations of likely throughput have been included with further detail in appendix 1. The framework will be run for 4 years (2+2 break clause) with a maximum value of PS30 million (not guaranteed). Options: Bit for one or both Lots ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016073-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Aug 2022 - 27 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services - 80531200 - Technical training services - 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services - 80533100 - Computer training services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2022 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016073-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=46921&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257 - https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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