Scope
Description
The CyberFirst schools and colleges programme operates in 6 English regions and all 3 Home Nations. In 2026 the programme will transition to be part of TechFirst, a scaled up programme that will reach every region and will support skills across all frontier technologies, not just cyber. TechFirst will be very much built on CyberFirst, using the same tried and tested methodologies and infrastructure. DSIT wants to test how well this infrastructure is equipped for this transition.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Central Government, Local GOv, Public Sector
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 1. West Midlands TF scale up
Supplier
Contract value
- £75,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 3 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
This is a targeted intervention in the West Midlands and there are few organisations who could provide the necessary support in the timeline required. A contract is necessary given the clear and time-bound outputs and the lack of any alternative delivery routes.
Supplier
IN4 Group
HOST Salford, Blue Tower, MediaCity
Salford
M50 2ST
United Kingdom
Email: info@in4.0.co.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. West Midlands TF scale up
Contracting authority
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWZ-3216-PVQL
22 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EG
United Kingdom
Email: dsit.dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government