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Digital Skills Courses - Skills Connect

West Yorkshire Combined Authority · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 18:57.

Opportunity overview

The Combined Authority is seeking to contract with up to 6 providers to deliver Skills Connect courses to upskill individuals. The aim of Skills Connect is to support individuals into new roles or take on additional responsibilities and providers will be paid based on start, completion and progression of participants. Learning needs to be delivered at a level and length where individuals can progress based on the course content. The provider will need to evidence the rationale of content and length based on expected progression.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITED

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£130k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Dec 2024
Award ID
000331-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
06645363
Location
Selby, UKE, YO8 8RY, United Kingdom

Academy of Live Technology Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£325k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Dec 2024
Award ID
000331-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB117112067
Location
Wakefield, UKE, WF9 3NR, United Kingdom

Springfield Training Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£178.5k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Dec 2024
Award ID
000331-2025-3-3
Status
active
Identifier
Springfield Training Ltd
Location
Leeds, UKE, LS27 0GR, United Kingdom

The Coders Guild Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£138.9k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Dec 2024
Award ID
000331-2025-4-4
Status
active
Identifier
09622444
Location
Leeds, UKE, LS1 2BH, United Kingdom

The Coders Guild Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£138.8k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Dec 2024
Award ID
000331-2025-5-5
Status
active
Identifier
09622444
Location
Leeds, UKE, LS1 2BH, United Kingdom

Springfield Training Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£31.5k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Dec 2024
Award ID
000331-2025-6-6
Status
active
Identifier
Springfield Training Ltd
Location
Leeds, UKE, LS27 0GR, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Essential Digital Skills£130k
  • Lot 2 - Digital: Creative Technologies£325k
  • Lot 3 – Digital: IT Roles£215k
  • Lot 4 – Digital: Technical Skills£140k
  • Lot 5 – Digital: Management Roles£140k
  • Lot 6 – Ethical use of Artificial Intelligence£45k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
78576
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
23 Oct 2023, 14:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Expected award period

Starts
23 Oct 2023, 14:00

Tender Period

Ends
23 Oct 2023, 14:00

Classification

Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
1 Jan 2024, 23:59

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Essential Digital Skills
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
The number of people in digital roles is growing and the evidence shows that employers often cannot hire employees with the required skillset. Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel are seen as some of the most in-demand skills at the present time for employers.

Value

Amount
130,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2025, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Digital: Creative Technologies
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Businesses and individuals across West Yorkshire are exploring new skills needs within the region. Digital Marketing, User Experience, social media for Businesses and Content Creation are skills that are integral to development and growth of businesses in the region. This suite of courses will support individuals into new roles and progressions in West Yorkshire. In turn, this will ensure economic growth from sole-traders, SME’s and large organisations in the region.

Value

Amount
325,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2025, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 – Digital: IT Roles
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
This suite of courses is designed to mitigate skills gaps in mid-high-level roles. There is a clear line of sight to apprenticeships in IT Support, Cloud Computing and Cyber Security roles all of which West Yorkshire businesses need.

Value

Amount
215,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2025, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 – Digital: Technical Skills
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
This suite of courses will be designed as an introduction to Data Analytics and Web Design & Web Development.

Value

Amount
140,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2025, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Lot 5 – Digital: Management Roles
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Management courses in the Digital offer will be designed to introduce individuals to leadership in the digital sector. These courses will be available to candidates who would like to explore management roles within digital teams.

Value

Amount
140,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2025, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Lot 6 – Ethical use of Artificial Intelligence
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Artificial Intelligence is an up-and-coming skill set that is rising across West Yorkshire. Individuals and businesses are using Artificial Intelligence more often. This course will be designed to teach individuals how to use Artificial Intelligence ethically and to explore AI tools available.

Value

Amount
45,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2025, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE42
Entry 2
Region
UKE
Entry 3
Region
UKE42
Entry 4
Region
UKE
Entry 5
Region
UKE42
Entry 6
Region
UKE

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE4
Entry 2
Region
UKE4
Entry 3
Region
UKE4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE4
Entry 2
Region
UK
Entry 3
Region
UKE4
Entry 4
Region
UK
Entry 5
Region
UKE4
Entry 6
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE4
Entry 2
Region
UKE4
Entry 3
Region
UKE4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE4
Entry 2
Region
UKE4
Entry 3
Region
UKE4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE4
Entry 2
Region
UKE4
Entry 3
Region
UKE4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-31903
Name
West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE42
Locality
Leeds
Postal Code
LS1 2DE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Id
8876556
Legal Name
West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Contact

Name
Andy Serotsky
Telephone
+44 0113123456
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-136
Name
High Court of England and Wales

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court of England and Wales
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-134087
Name
THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE
Locality
Selby
Postal Code
YO8 8RY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 16 Abbey Court, Benedict Drive, North Yorkshire

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
06645363
Legal Name
THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITED
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-134088
Name
Academy of Live Technology Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE
Locality
Wakefield
Postal Code
WF9 3NR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
53 Lidgate Crescent, Langthwaite Grange Ind Estate

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
GB117112067
Legal Name
Academy of Live Technology Ltd

Contact

Telephone
+44 1977659850
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-134089
Name
Springfield Training Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE
Locality
Leeds
Postal Code
LS27 0GR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Springfield training, Suits 1-12 Business Hub. Howley Park Road.

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
Springfield Training Ltd
Legal Name
Springfield Training Ltd

Additional Contact Points

Entry 1
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-131443
Name
The Coders Guild Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE
Locality
Leeds
Postal Code
LS1 2BH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
10-12 East Parade

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
09622444
Legal Name
The Coders Guild Ltd

Contact

Telephone
+44 134601024

Award information

Award 1
Id
000331-2025-1-1
Title
Lot 1 - Essential Digital Skills
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-134087
Name
THE SKILLS NETWORK LIMITED
Award 2
Id
000331-2025-2-2
Title
Lot 2 - Digital: Creative Technologies
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-134088
Name
Academy of Live Technology Ltd
Award 3
Id
000331-2025-3-3
Title
Lot 3 – Digital: IT Roles
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-134089
Name
Springfield Training Ltd
Award 4
Id
000331-2025-4-4
Title
Lot 4 – Digital: Technical Skills
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-131443
Name
The Coders Guild Ltd
Award 5
Id
000331-2025-5-5
Title
Lot 5 – Digital: Management Roles
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-131443
Name
The Coders Guild Ltd
Award 6
Id
000331-2025-6-6
Title
Lot 6 – Ethical use of Artificial Intelligence
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-134089
Name
Springfield Training Ltd

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
000331-2025-1-1
Title
Lot 1 - Essential Digital Skills
Status
active
Award ID
000331-2025-1-1
Date Signed
17 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
130,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
000331-2025-2-2
Title
Lot 2 - Digital: Creative Technologies
Status
active
Award ID
000331-2025-2-2
Date Signed
17 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
325,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
000331-2025-3-3
Title
Lot 3 – Digital: IT Roles
Status
active
Award ID
000331-2025-3-3
Date Signed
17 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
178,500
Currency
GBP
Entry 4
Id
000331-2025-4-4
Title
Lot 4 – Digital: Technical Skills
Status
active
Award ID
000331-2025-4-4
Date Signed
17 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
138,853
Currency
GBP
Entry 5
Id
000331-2025-5-5
Title
Lot 5 – Digital: Management Roles
Status
active
Award ID
000331-2025-5-5
Date Signed
17 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
138,790.06
Currency
GBP
Entry 6
Id
000331-2025-6-6
Title
Lot 6 – Ethical use of Artificial Intelligence
Status
active
Award ID
000331-2025-6-6
Date Signed
17 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
31,500
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Leeds · UKE42 · LS1 2DE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK
  • Delivery location · UKE
  • Delivery location · UKE4
  • Delivery location · UKE42

Notice and amendment history

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