Investment Zone Skills Programme

South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Published: Aug 27, 2026

Updated: Aug 27, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the education and training, finance and banking and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Investment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 4.1 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 28, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 081823-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee

South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee has issued 6 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Finance & Banking, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 081823-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 28, 2026. You have 31 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £4,120,000 - £4,120,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.