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Prj_6327– West Midlands digital and technology skills programme

The partner will deliver the TechYouth programme across the West Midlands, facilitating skills-building activities and career inspiration days for students. The scope involves coordinating with local industry and academic partners to increase interest in digital and computing qualifications, with a specific focus on underrepresented groups including girls and those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Awarded value
£1.6m
As published
Published
2 January 2026
Awarded
11 March 2026
WM5G Limited
Contract length
35 months
Ends 31 March 2029

What the contract covers

Independent lot service contract

Provision of regional educational delivery services to promote digital and STEM skills development for students in schools and colleges.

  • Successful on-the-ground delivery of the TechFirst youth programme in the West Midlands
  • 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
6 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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WM5G Limited

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/341807/prj-6327-west-midlands-digital-and-technology-skills-programme
Buyer reference
Prj_6327
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fec7
Last checked
5 November 2026

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Prj_6327– West Midlands digital and technology skills programme. Contract award, 2 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/341807/prj-6327-west-midlands-digital-and-technology-skills-programme (accessed 5 November 2026).