Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-bf02-70b2-86fb-15f1b16cb33c/ukri-6111-the-provision-of-an-independent-national-body-to-deliver-the-vision-of Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UKRI-6111 The provision of an independent national body to deliver the vision of the national electrification skills framework and forum [UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-research-innovation-ukri) Estimated value £660,000 Published 30 Sept 2026 Deadline 16 days left 5 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The purpose of the UK Electrification Skills Framework (UKESF) is to establish a coordinated, evidence-based mechanism for identifying, analysing and communicating current and future skills requirements across the UK's electrification sectors. The framework will support the Battery Innovation Programme's (BIP) objective of strengthening workforce capability by improving alignment between industry demand, skills provision, policy development and investment decisions. UKESF will act as a national convening and intelligence function, bringing together stakeholders from industry, academia, training providers, professional bodies and government. Through structured engagement, data gathering and analysis, the framework will provide the evidence required to support workforce planning, investment decisions and the development of a sustainable electrification skills ecosystem across the UK. To deliver these outcomes, UKRI intends to appoint a single organisation or consortium to establish, administer and manage the UK Electrification Skills Framework, including its governance arrangements, stakeholder engagement activities, evidence-gathering processes, analytical capability and reporting functions. ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-077d9b-2026-09-30T14:01:46+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-077d9b-2026-09-30T14:01:46+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile UK Research & Innovation (UKRI): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-research-innovation-ukri) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [UKRI-6032 Registered Building Inspector Services · UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · 38 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdd-15be-7153-97c4-05a434c2e0eb/ukri-6032-registered-building-inspector-services) [PS26239 - RAF015/2627 - Plug-in batteries safety study · Department for Energy Security & Net Zero · 1 day left · 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be7-985d-7278-81e0-e6e2f4cf0c4e/ps26239-raf0152627-plug-in-batteries-safety-study) [PLANC (Permitting, Licences, Authorisations, Notifications & Consent) Assurance · UK Fusion Energy Ltd · 9 days left · 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-0693-700e-bcc3-cc421f77b9fe/planc-permitting-licences-authorisations-notifications-consent-assurance) [UKRI-6347 - Trusted AI Adoption · UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · 16 days left · 5 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-5b36-7092-a315-ee7a6b9bca26/ukri-6347-trusted-ai-adoption) [Energy Management Solutions Dynamic Market · University of Essex · 3646 days left · 12 Oct 2036](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-8f1f-7069-bc71-120d22f5757c/energy-management-solutions-dynamic-market) [E-learning services – TR5866 A Single Supplier Framework Agreement Digital Learning Design, Development and Maintenance Services pursuant to a framework agreement · Electricity Supply Board ( ESB ) · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-423d-7220-b645-6309d45886c8/ireland-e-learning-services-tr5866-a-single-supplier-framework-agreement-dig)