Scope
Reference
DN770310
Description
This invitation to tender (ITT) is published by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA/the Authority).
The opportunity is for a 4 year framework to deliver the Made Smarter programme.
The estimated value of the framework including any extension period(s) is up to £4,500,000 via the following Lots:
Lot 1: Consultancy & Technical £2,700,000.
Lot 2: Skills & Delivery £1,800,000
Deliverables
Lot 1 - Consultancy & Technical Consultancy & Technical which includes diagnostic & digital road-mapping and consultancy led intensive technical support. Provision must be accessible to manufacturers who manufacture their products within a postcode in the East, North, South, & West Yorkshire areas.
Lot 2 - Skills Skills through the delivery of skills based provision including Leadership & Management places
Digital Internship placements
Organisational Workforce Development courses.
Provision must be accessible to manufacturers who manufacture their products within a postcode in the East, North, South, & West Yorkshire areas.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,500,000 excluding VAT
- £5,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 9 months
Description of possible extension:
Depending on funding the contracts awarded under the framework may be extended annually.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Lot 1. Consultancy & Technical
Description
Consultancy & Technical which includes diagnostic & digital road-mapping.
Consultancy led intensive technical support.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,700,000 excluding VAT
- £3,240,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Skills
Description
Skills through the delivery of skills based provision including Leadership & Management places
Digital Internship placements
Organisational Workforce Development Courses
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,800,000 excluding VAT
- £2,160,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2029
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The evaluation process to be applied to this exercise is:
Tenders will be assessed based on the most economically advantageous Tender with a quality / price split of 70% quality 30% Price.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Consultancy & Technical
Lot 2. Skills
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 May 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
14 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders are to be submitted via www.ProContract.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 June 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.ProContract.co.uk
All documents can be accessed via www.ProContract.co.uk. The reference no is: DN770310.
Contracting authority
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBT-6675-QXPN
11 Broad Street West
Sheffield
S1 2BQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jill Smith
Telephone: 07742499589
Email: jill.smith@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Website: http://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government