Scope
Reference
UPN-00111
Description
The MCA has a requirement is 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.
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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:
The contract will have the following term: 1 year + 1 + 1
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
1 (+1+1)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submission through the Atamis portal https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/democracy-funding-transparency/procurement/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Price | 20.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The West of England Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWR-9284-XMRY
70 Redcliff Street
Bristol
BS1 6AL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kate Chapman
Email: kate.chapman@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government