Scope
Reference
UPN-00111
Description
The MCA has a requirement for a single lead delivery partner (or consortium with a lead provider) to deliver the Made Smarter South West Adoption Programme which includes; diagnostic checks, 1:1 Digital Acceleration Sessions, Senior Leaders training courses, Digital Champions training courses, additional intensive support and student internships, across the South West region.
Further information regarding this procurement can be found through the Atamis e-sourcing portal
Total value (estimated)
- £2,947,023 excluding VAT
- £3,536,427.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract term: 1 year with +1 +1 extension options
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Contract term: 1 year with +1 +1 extension options
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical/Social Value | Built up of Technical (70%) & Social Value (10%) - Evaluated in accordance with PA23 and the ITT |
Quality | 80% |
| Price | Evaluated as per the ITT & PA23 MAT - Assessment of total cost as submitted in the pricing schedule. |
Price | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
UPN-00111 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Made Smarter Adoption Programme.pdf
In order to access the full ITT documents, please follow the instructions to our e-sourcing portal. Instructions can be found in section 19 of the ITT
Contracting authority
West of England Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWR-9284-XMRY
70 Redcliffe Street, Redcliffe
Bristol
BS16LS
United Kingdom
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisations
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Devon County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Evaluator
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRC-4623-RJBH
County Hall, Topsham Road,
Exeter,
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Somerset Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Evaluator
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGC-1434-MQPJ
County Hall, The Crescent
Taunton
TA1 4DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKK23 - Somerset