Scope
Reference
CDPS-060
Description
1. Introduction
The Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) is conducting preliminary market engagement to inform the establishment of a dynamic market for digital training providers, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The dynamic market will facilitate the procurement of high-quality training services to meet the cyber, digital, data, and technology training needs across public sector organisations in Wales. Suppliers will be expected to understand and adhere to the Digital Service Standard for Wales. The total value of the dynamic market is estimated to be £4.5 million VAT Inclusive over its lifetime with no prescribed end date at present.
This engagement aims to:
Understand the market's capacity and capabilities to deliver diverse digital training services.
Gather supplier feedback to refine the structure and requirements of the dynamic market.
Encourage participation from a wide range of suppliers, including micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and new entrants.
Ensure the procurement process is fair, transparent, and delivers value for money.
Participation in this engagement is voluntary and does not constitute a commitment to participate in the subsequent procurement process, nor does it confer any advantage or disadvantage in future tendering.
2. Scope of the Dynamic Market
The proposed dynamic market will provide a flexible framework for procuring digital training services aligned to the Digital Service Standard for Wales, allowing pre-qualified suppliers to join at any time during its term. Key features include:
Services Covered: Cybersecurity, Digital Skills, Data Science, Technology Training, and Sector-Specific Courses.
Structure: It is unlikely that the dynamic market will be divided into parts. Suppliers will indicate which training services they can provide from the list of digital training services.
Estimated Value: Approximately £4.5 million VAT Inclusive over the life of the Dynamic Market.
Duration: The dynamic market will be for a 5 year period with an option to further extend for a period of up to 5 years.
Eligibility: Open to suppliers meeting proportionate criteria, including legal, financial, and technical capabilities (e.g., relevant accreditations, experience in training delivery that incorporates the Digital Service Standard for Wales). Specific conditions will be refined based on engagement feedback.
The dynamic market will comply with the Procurement Act 2023, prioritising transparency, fairness, and Micro and SME access.
3. Objectives of Market Engagement
We seek to:
Understand supplier capabilities, innovations, and capacity to deliver digital training services.
Identify barriers to participation, particularly for Micro and SMEs and new entrants, to inform accessible procurement design.
Explore delivery models and performance metrics suitable for the dynamic market.
Gather insights on qualification criteria and potential fees (if applicable) to join the dynamic market.
Build supplier confidence and interest in the forthcoming procurement opportunity.
Commercial tool
Establishes a dynamic market
Total value (estimated)
- £3,750,000 excluding VAT
- £4,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 July 2025 to 18 July 2030
- Possible extension to 18 July 2035
- 10 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 80590000 - Tutorial services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
13 June 2025
Engagement process description
1. How to Participate
Suppliers interested in contributing to this market engagement are invited to participate through the following activities:
Webinar:
Date: 9 June 2025
Time: 14:00-15:00 GMT
Format: Virtual (via Microsoft Teams)
Purpose: To provide an overview of the dynamic market, discuss requirements, and answer supplier questions.
Registration: Email tenders@digitalpublicservices.gov.wales by 06 June 2025 to receive joining instructions.
Request for Information (RFI):
Suppliers are invited to complete an RFI questionnaire to share insights on their capabilities, innovations, and feedback on the proposed dynamic market.
How to Access: Download the RFI from the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8JCTQBD or request a copy by emailing tenders@digitalpublicservices.gov.wales.
Submission Deadline: 13 June 2025, 17:00 GMT
2. Key Information for Participants
Transparency: All relevant information from the webinar will be summarised and shared with all interested suppliers via the Central Digital Platform to ensure fairness.
No Unfair Advantage: Participation in this engagement will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in the subsequent procurement process. Measures will be taken to mitigate any perceived unfair advantage, in line with Section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
27 June 2025
Contracting authority
Centre for Digital Public Services
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHZP-5928-CZPY
Ty Derw Lime Tree Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park
Cardiff
CF23 8AB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Michael Moore
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales