TENDER FOR YORKSHIRE & HUMBER DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS PROGRAMME
TENDER FOR YORKSHIRE & HUMBER DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS PROGRAMME – YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
Reference
2026/S 000-054939
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,375,000 excluding VAT
- £1,650,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 August 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 2 years, 7 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72590000 – Computer-related professional services
Contract locations
- UK – United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 June 2026, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
25 June 2026, 10:00am
Award decision date (estimated)
17 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| technical capability | Quality | 80% |
| price | Price | 20% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWZ-3216-PVQL
22 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 – Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority – central government