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title: "Prj_6323 - East England digital and technology skills programme"
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# Prj_6323 - East England digital and technology skills programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fec0

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has successfully completed the procurement process for the "East England digital and technology skills programme," part of the UK Government's TechFirst initiative. This programme focuses on enhancing digital and STEM skills across the East of England, with specific initiatives targeting youth involvement and underrepresented groups. The contract was awarded through an open procedure to TECH EDUCATORS LTD, and contracts were signed on 13 May 2026. The programme will operate until March 2027 with a possibility of renewal, and has a total contract value of £1,568,000. The primary procurement category is services within computer-related professional services, with a focus on engaging students and promoting technology careers through local collaborations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth in the digital education and technology sectors. Companies with expertise in STEM education, professional development, and regional partnerships will find this project aligns with their strategic goals. Small and medium enterprises like TECH EDUCATORS LTD have successfully engaged in the competitive bidding process, suggesting that businesses with innovative approaches to skill development and regional implementation might find this sector particularly promising for expansion. Firms that can navigate public procurement and contribute to the government's strategic sectors, whilst supporting diversity and inclusion, will be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

DSIT is seeking a Regional Delivery Partner who will be responsible for ensuring successful on-the-ground delivery of the TechFirst youth programme in East of England. TechFirst is the Government's flagship digital and technology skills programme, created to remove skills as a barrier to growth in the sector. The sector relies on specialist digital and STEM skills, but there is a clear gap between demand and supply. This programme aims to build the sustainability and diversity of the tech talent pipeline, creating the foundations for long-term growth in one of the Government's 8 growth-driving sectors. The youth strand of TechFirst, TechYouth, aims to reach 1 million students in schools and colleges across the UK with opportunities to develop their digital skills, gain confidence with AI and insight into a range of potential tech careers. Regional delivery partners will support the programme at a local level, delivering skills building activities and career inspiration days for schools and colleges in the area. They will work in partnership with local industry and academia to achieve this. With the support of Regional Delivery Partners, the TechYouth programme should spark young people's interest in technology and encourage more to pursue digital and computing qualifications at age 14 and 16, both academic and vocational. It will particularly encourage uptake from currently underrepresented groups, including girls and those from socioeconomic disadvantage. These students will form the pipeline of future technology researchers and professionals needed for the sector to achieve its potential growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053994-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,568,000 |
| Lots value | £1,568,000 |
| Awards value | £1,564,600 |
| Contracts value | £1,568,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TECH EDUCATORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 16:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053994-2026
- 24 Apr 2026 at 13:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037663-2026
- 2 Jan 2026 at 13:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000046-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053994-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037663-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000046-2026
  2nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/beisgroup/web/error.jst?_ncp=1767359767521.2866021-1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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