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Prj_6326– South East digital and technology skills programme

Delivery of the TechYouth programme across the South East, focusing on student engagement through skills-building activities and career inspiration days. The partner will collaborate with local industry and academia to increase uptake of digital and computing qualifications, specifically targeting underrepresented groups including girls and students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds to build a sustainable tech talent pipeline.

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Awarded value
£1.6m
As published
Published
2 January 2026
Awarded
11 March 2026
STEM Learning Limited
Contract length
34 months
Ends 31 March 2029

What the contract covers

Independent lot service contract

Provision of regional educational outreach and digital skills development programmes for schools and colleges to support STEM career pathways.

  • Successful on-the-ground delivery of the TechFirst youth programme in the South East
  • Skills building activities and career inspiration days for schools and colleges in the area
  • Partnership working with local industry and academia to support programme delivery

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Independent lot service contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
35 months
Contract dates
22 May 2026 to 31 March 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
72590000, 72222300

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  4. Contract ends
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)

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STEM Learning Limited

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/341806/prj-6326-south-east-digital-and-technology-skills-programme
Buyer reference
Prj_6326
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fec6
Last checked
5 November 2026

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Prj_6326– South East digital and technology skills programme. Contract award, 2 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/341806/prj-6326-south-east-digital-and-technology-skills-programme (accessed 5 November 2026).