---
title: "West Midlands TF scale up"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb99"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2025-12-01"
---

# West Midlands TF scale up

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb99

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has completed the procurement process for the "West Midlands TF scale up" project under the industry category of computer-related professional services. The project is set within the United Kingdom, specifically the West Midlands, and falls under direct award procurement, with the intent to expand the existing CyberFirst programme into TechFirst by January 2026. The procurement process, employing an existing framework agreement, involved the direct appointment of IN4 Group, and concluded with a contract totalling £75,000. The project timeline is defined from 1st January to 31st March 2026, and a milestone signature is anticipated by 29th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in technology and educational infrastructure development, particularly those poised to contribute to skill development in emerging technologies. Businesses with expertise in scaling educational initiatives, especially within the framework of government programmes, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The direct award method underscores a targeted approach due to limited suitable candidates, emphasizing the demand for specialized competencies and rapid implementation capabilities within the regional and public sector contexts.

## Notice

The CyberFirst schools and colleges programme operates in 6 English regions and all 3 Home Nations. In 2026 the programme will transition to be part of TechFirst, a scaled up programme that will reach every region and will support skills across all frontier technologies, not just cyber. TechFirst will be very much built on CyberFirst, using the same tried and tested methodologies and infrastructure. DSIT wants to test how well this infrastructure is equipped for this transition.

### Procurement Information

This is a targeted intervention in the West Midlands and there are few organisations who could provide the necessary support in the timeline required. A contract is necessary given the clear and time-bound outputs and the lack of any alternative delivery routes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078338-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IN4 GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 09:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078338-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078338-2025
  1st December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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