--- title: "Yorkshire & Humber - Digital and Technology Skills Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a38e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a38e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a38e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a38e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY" published: "2026-08-05" --- # Yorkshire & Humber - Digital and Technology Skills Programme Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a38e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a38e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a38e.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Yorkshire & Humber - Digital and Technology Skills Programme" was initiated by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom. Located in London, the programme aims to enhance digital and STEM skills across schools and colleges in the Yorkshire and Humber region. This tender, which followed an open procedure, reached the award stage on 5th August 2026, with a contract awarded on 4th August 2026. The project, valued at approximately £1.28 million, involves the regional delivery of the TechFirst youth programme. The contract, valid from 24th August 2026, has a potential extension up to 2028 based on performance and funding. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and technological services, particularly those specialising in digital skills and STEM. Companies that can deliver educational programmes, tech workshops, or collaborate with academic institutions and local industries will find the TechFirst youth programme conducive to growth. SMEs, as evidenced by the successful bid from RTC North, are well-suited to compete, offering innovative solutions to reach underrepresented groups and foster a diverse tech talent pipeline. This initiative not only benefits businesses directly involved but also contributes to cultivating future professionals essential for the UK's digital sector advancement. ## 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 Yorkshire and Humber. 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/074269-2026 | | 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 | 5 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,375,000 | | Lots value | £1,375,000 | | Awards value | £1,272,885 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | 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 | RTC NORTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72590000 - Computer-related professional services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2026 at 13:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074269-2026 - 10 Jun 2026 at 16:37 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054939-2026 - 10 Jun 2026 at 14:13 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054827-2026 - 26 May 2026 at 12:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048766-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074269-2026 5th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054939-2026 10th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054827-2026 10th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048766-2026 26th 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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