---
title: "UPN-00111 - Made Smarter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e6e"
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published: "2026-05-11"
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# UPN-00111 - Made Smarter

Buyer: THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e6e

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Made Smarter South West Adoption Programme", aimed at supporting manufacturing SMEs in adopting Industrial Digital Technologies. This tender, initiated under an open procedure, is categorised under training services within the public authority sub-central government sector. The successful delivery partner is the National Composites Centre, along with partners including Oxford Innovation Advice Ltd and the University of the West of England. The project will be managed in the South West region of the UK, encompassing both urban and rural areas. Key dates included the tender closing on 10th March 2026, with the contract signed on 8th May 2026, and the project term running until May 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital technology integration and training services. SMEs focusing on innovative digital solutions stand to benefit, particularly those equipped to address accessibility and connectivity needs in both urban and rural settings. With a contract value of over £2.9 million, this programme provides ample opportunity for businesses positioned to deliver tailored support, organise digital acceleration sessions, and facilitate training courses. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive digital transformation initiatives are well-suited to collaborative efforts in this diverse regional project.

## Notice

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) has appointed the National Composites Centre (NCC), leading a consortium with Oxford Innovation Advice Ltd and the University of the West of England, to deliver the Made Smarter South West Adoption Programme. This programme supports manufacturing SMEs across the South West to adopt Industrial Digital Technologies through tailored, intensive support, using a blended delivery approach to ensure accessibility across both urban and rural areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 1 (+1+1)

Renewal: The contract will have the following term: 1 year + 1 + 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043082-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 7 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,947,023 |
| Lots value | £2,947,023 |
| Awards value | £2,947,023 |
| Contracts value | £2,947,023 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 14:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043082-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 16:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028122-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 18:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012638-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043082-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028122-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012638-2026
  11th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nccuk.com/about-us/
- https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/
- https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/democracy-funding-transparency/procurement/

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