UPN-00266 Skills Bootcamps

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06b02dProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

£13.7m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

12

0 awarded

Published

08 Jun 2026

Deadline 13 Jul 2026

Description

The Service being procured is Skills Bootcamps. These are being commissioned on behalf of the Authority. The Authority’s strategic outcome(s) focuses on bringing together local employers, skills providers and other stakeholders to help residents to develop the skills they need to achieve their potential. The Authority's Skills Bootcamp Programme is an initiative designed to provide high-quality, intensive training tailored to meet the needs of regional employers and deliver in-demand skills aligned with industry standards. The Programme is implemented by the Authority and is funded by the Government (currently funded through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Contract Sharing: Should your organisation wish to share its details with other suppliers as part of this procurement, with a view to forming connection/ potential consortiums, please complete the MS Form below and ensure you read the associated instructions. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&token=7930d12398f1464496b8cb9e8169b071&id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614Ek-vJoiKDjThDvL-itW31WqdUN00xOVQyMFdEWTJXNUMyNFBMVlBDN1g1MC4u

Scope

Reference
UPN-00266
Total value
£13,700,000 excluding VAT
£16,440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
Possible extension to 30 Sept 2029

18 Months + up to 18 Months

Main category
services
CPV classifications
80200000
80300000
80400000
80500000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Commercial (Price)30% Weightingprice30.00%
Technical (Quality)60% Weightingquality60.00%
Social Value (Quality)10% Weightingquality10.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
24 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
13 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
Please ensure you register interest and submit documents through the Atamis sourcing portal. Detail of which can be found below: https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/4613254620319-Registering-with-a-Supplier-Portal
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure

Lots · 12 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Lot 1: Advanced Manufacturing£702kactive
10Lot 10: Digital Technologies - Workplace Skills£932kactive
11Lot 11: Logistics and Transportation£1.6mactive
12Lot 12: Leadership and Management£1.5mactive
2Lot 2: Clean Energy Industries£1.4mactive