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Cymraeg

UK4

Investment Zone Skills Programme

  • First published: 27 August 2026
  • Last modified: 27 August 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06edb7
Published by:
South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee
Authority ID:
AA86592
Publication date:
27 August 2026
Deadline date:
28 September 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR), acting on behalf of the South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee (CJC), is seeking to appoint a Lead Managing Agent (LMA) to manage and deliver Phase 1 of the Investment Zone Skills Programme. The successful contractor will act as the operational delivery partner responsible for programme management, employer engagement, workforce intelligence, partnership coordination, funding administration, performance management and skills delivery planning. The programme aims to support workforce growth, talent attraction, skills development and employer-led innovation across priority sectors including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and enabling technologies. The initial contract value is up to £2.77 million over a 17-month period, with an option to extend and deploy a further £1.35 million to March 2029, subject to funding and approvals.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

itt_126733

Procurement description

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR), acting on behalf of the South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee (CJC), is seeking to appoint a Lead Managing Agent (LMA) to manage and deliver Phase 1 of the Investment Zone Skills Programme. The successful contractor will act as the operational delivery partner responsible for programme management, employer engagement, workforce intelligence, partnership coordination, funding administration, performance management and skills delivery planning. The programme aims to support workforce growth, talent attraction, skills development and employer-led innovation across priority sectors including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and enabling technologies. The initial contract value is up to £2.77 million over a 17-month period, with an option to extend and deploy a further £1.35 million to March 2029, subject to funding and approvals.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
  • UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

4120000.00 GBP to 4120000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

02 November 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2029

Contracting authority

South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 6th Floor, Sbarc|Spark, Maindy Rd

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF24 4HQ

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHB-7576-VDHR

Email: Rowena.O'Sullivan@cardiffcapitalregion.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 73210000 - Research consultancy services

Delivery regions

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys
  • UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
  • UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

Lot value (estimated)

4120000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

4944000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

02 November 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 March 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

option to extend for 12 months

Award criteria

Type: cost

Name

Cost

Description

Cost

Weighting: 30.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Quality

Description

Quality

Weighting: 70.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

28 September 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

18 September 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

21 October 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ITT reference 126733

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79411000 General management consultancy services Business and management consultancy services
79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work Management-related services
73210000 Research consultancy services Research and development consultancy services
80500000 Training services Education and training services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

About the buyer

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Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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