--- title: "Further Education Industry Partnerships Pilot" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ceba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ceba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ceba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ceba.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-07-20" --- # Further Education Industry Partnerships Pilot Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ceba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ceba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ceba.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Further Education Industry Partnerships Pilot." This initiative targets the education and training services industry in West Yorkshire, UK, with the aim of piloting projects that forge robust partnerships between industry players in the engineering and manufacturing sectors and local Further Education (FE) providers. The procurement process is set to be conducted through an open procedure, below the threshold for competitive bids, with submissions expected to be completed by 30th July 2026. The project's timeline spans from 2nd November 2026 to 30th March 2029, with a contract value estimated at £166,000 net of VAT. This procurement is an excellent opportunity for firms, especially those with a strong track record in liaising between education and industry, to establish themselves as pivotal players in transforming FE delivery in West Yorkshire. Businesses specialising in engineering and manufacturing services, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a pool of expert practitioners, could greatly benefit from participating by enhancing their network, gaining potential long-term partnerships, and contributing to reducing skill gaps in FE tutoring. The successful bidder will play a key role in managing relationships, coordinating collaborative efforts, and ensuring the project's successful delivery, all of which are pivotal in addressing current educational challenges and advancing the region’s industry standards. ## Notice *This is a Planned Procurement Notice only* West Yorkshire Combined Authority will shortly be tendering for a supplier who will lead the design, development and delivery of a pilot project focussed on building strong partnerships between West Yorkshire-based industry/businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, and the region's Further Education (FE) colleges and independent training providers. The specific focus of the pilot is the design and delivery of a programme which enables industry experts to support curriculum delivery in FE settings. We envisage the successful supplier will carry out a short research and design phase which builds on existing knowledge provided by the Combined Authority and then mobilise and deliver the pilot project. In the delivery of the pilot, the supplier will be responsible for relationship management between industry and education partners, coordinating opportunities for collaboration, ensuring delivery takes place against targets, and monitoring progress. The supplier should identify a sustainable model of delivery that FE providers can take to increase their collaboration with industry partners to tackle challenges around tutor gaps and specialist knowledge sharing. The successful supplier will have experience liaising between education and industry partners, with established links to appropriate teams in West Yorkshire-based businesses (both larger organisations and SMEs). This project will focus on the delivery of manufacturing and engineering (all types) teaching to 16-19 and adult learners (including via T Levels, apprenticeships, adult skills courses and study programmes). Therefore, the businesses/industry partners engaged should be able to provide industry volunteers who are skilled in one or more of the above subject areas. The specific skills required from industry will become clearer as the research and design with partner education providers takes place, and we expect the supplier to assess where there are gaps in currency and knowledge across further education, and how the businesses can support these. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068196-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 20 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £166,000 | | Lots value | £166,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 20 Jul 2026 at 11:31 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068196-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068196-2026 20th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107546&TID100112628&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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