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title: "Prj_6325- London digital and technology skills programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fec4"
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published: "2026-04-29"
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# Prj_6325- London digital and technology skills programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fec4

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has completed the procurement stage of the "London digital and technology skills programme" under an open procedure. This initiative is part of the Government's efforts within the digital technology sector in the United Kingdom. The programme focuses on delivering technology skills and career inspiration activities to schools and colleges, targeting the London region. The contract was awarded to the supplier STEM Learning, based in York, with a contract period running from 13 May 2026 to 31 March 2029. The awards were officially issued on 11 March 2026, marking the transition to the award phase. This procurement is classified under information technology services and totals a gross value of £1,877,520, and the bid evaluation criteria weighted 80% on technical capability and 20% on price.

The TechYouth programme promises significant opportunities for businesses focused on educational technology and STEM outreach services. Organisations experienced in innovation and technology education are well-positioned to make advantageous contributions, particularly those that can support diverse and large-scale engagement initiatives across educational platforms. This procurement invites collaboration between industry and academia, thus creating pathways for business growth by integrating local industry knowledge with educational establishments. By fostering skills in underrepresented groups, including girls and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, participating businesses can engage in helping to shape the next generation workforce that will meet sector demands and drive future growth.

## 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 London. 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/039409-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 15:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039409-2026
- 2 Jan 2026 at 13:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000051-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039409-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000051-2026
  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=1767360401838.2871001-1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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