--- title: "*PIN ONLY* Level 3 Skills Booster" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05579c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05579c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05579c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05579c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-07-02" --- # *PIN ONLY* Level 3 Skills Booster Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05579c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05579c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05579c.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is planning a procurement process for delivering Level 3 Skills Booster programmes aimed at enhancing skills and knowledge for residents in West Yorkshire. This process, currently in the planning stage with key dates beginning from 21st July 2025, focuses on education and training services within the UK and aligns with employer demands to fill skills gaps and improve productivity. The procurement is structured as services under the CPV code 80000000, and interested parties must qualify under the WYCA Adult Skills DPS to participate further. The initiative is designed to create jobs for participants by bridging skill shortages through accredited training courses in industrial, technical, and staff training services. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for training providers experienced in delivering accredited educational programmes, particularly those who can offer employer-endorsed training aligned with regional economic needs. Organisations that provide holistic support, including career guidance and wrap-around services, would be well-suited to compete for this initiative. The training must foster equality and accessibility, enabling diverse participation and helping members progress to higher-skilled employment. Providers already associated with skills development and those capable of innovation in closing skill gaps are positioned to leverage this opportunity for both regional impact and organisational growth. ## Notice West Yorkshire Combined Authority will shortly be tendering for a training provider to deliver Level 3 Skills Booster programmes for West Yorkshire residents. The training should develop knowledge and skills for sector entry, underpinned by employer needs. *This opportunity will only be available to suppliers who have been appointed to the WYCA 79437 Adult Skills DPS* If you are interested in this opportunity, you must successfully complete and be onboarded onto the Adult Skills DPS first before the tender goes live, you will then have access to full details of the requirements, tender documents and have the opportunity to submit a bid. ### Lot Information *PIN ONLY* Level 3 Skills Booster We are seeking to procure a high-quality, Level 3 accredited and employer-endorsed training provision that aligns with the needs of employers and the wider economy. The provision should deliver targeted interventions to address short- to medium-term skills shortages, supporting vacancy fulfilment and driving productivity. It must actively reduce barriers to access and promote equality, enabling participants* to progress into higher-skilled, well-paid employment, while increasing engagement from under-represented groups in education and training. Training will be available across the West Yorkshire region, unless there is a call to support a specific region or cohort. We are seeking to commission a suite of Level 3 courses across 2 Lots. Blending the acquisition of specialist skills, accredited qualifications, holistic wrap-around support and careers information, advice and guidance. The training will support learners to progress with improved labour market status, following course completion. Please see PIN document attached for more information. To find out more about this opportunity, please see below link to sign up to the provider information event: Level 3 Skills Booster Provider Event 10th July 1-2pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/level-3-opportunity-level-3-skills-booster-tickets-1419420588189?aff=oddtdtcreator ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036814-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2025 at 13:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036814-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95571&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/level-3-opportunity-level-3-skills-booster-tickets-1419420588189?aff=oddtdtcreator - 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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