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title: "North West- Digital and Technology Skills Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a203"
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# North West- Digital and Technology Skills Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a203

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is initiating a procurement process for the "North West - Digital and Technology Skills Programme." This project, based in the North West of the United Kingdom, aims to find a Regional Delivery Partner responsible for the on-the-ground delivery of the TechFirst youth programme, which is part of the Government's initiative to remove skills barriers in the technology sector. The tender is in the active stage of the process with an open procedure method. Interested parties must-submit their bids before the tender period ends on 23 June 2026. Enquiries are open until 1 June 2026, and the awarding decision is expected by 31 July 2026. The programme is categorised under computer-related professional services, with a gross contract value of £1,650,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and technology skills development, particularly those that can collaborate with local industries and academia to implement educational programmes. Companies with expertise in delivering skills-building activities and career inspiration days will find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities. The programme encourages diversity and inclusion, particularly aiming to increase participation from girls and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, making it ideal for organisations committed to social value and educational impact. Winning this contract could enhance business growth by establishing a presence in one of the government’s key growth-driving sectors.

## 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 the North West. 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/048180-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,375,000 |
| Lots value | £1,375,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HP |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 15:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048180-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048180-2026
  22nd May 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

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