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Investment Zone Skills Programme

South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee · Local or regional public body

In brief

South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee is looking for suppliers for consultancy and training work (Wales).

The estimated value is £4,120,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 17 months, up to 29 months with extensions, starting 2 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 28 September 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 18 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 28 September 2026

How bids are scored

Cost 30% · Quality 70%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9 bids per contract for consultancy contracts in this region (from 43 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR), 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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 0 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £4,120,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Wales?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 18 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 28 September 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

27 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 081823-2026
7 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084499-2026

About the buyer

South East Wales Corporate Joint CommitteeLast 12 months

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From notice 081823-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 August 2026, last updated 7 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.