Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06edb7
- Published by:
- South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee
- Authority ID:
- AA86592
- Publication date:
- 28 August 2026
- Deadline date:
- 29 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.
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:
Address 1: 6th Floor, Sbarc|Spark, Maindy Rd
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF24 4HQ
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHB-7576-VDHR
NUTS code: UKL22
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
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 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
|
| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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