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Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is inviting tenders for the "Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps" programme under the Education and training services category. The programme aims to provide training courses aligned with employers' needs. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a submission deadline of 5th April 2024 at 12noon. The contract period is from 10th May 2024 to 30th September 2025, with the option to extend for up to 12 months.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for learning organisations and training providers to supply Skills Bootcamps in Norfolk and Suffolk. Businesses in the education and training services sector would be well-suited to compete. The programme, funded by the Department for Education, is focused on meeting local needs and aligning training with employer requirements to support skills development in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps - AWARD

Notice Description

Using Government funding, to be provided by the Department for Education, Suffolk County Council (SCC) are looking to appoint a selection of learning organisations and training providers to supply a range of Skills Bootcamps across a Norfolk and Suffolk geography during the financial year 2024/25. SCC will be the contract holders and, working closely alongside Norfolk County Council, will act as a consortium for ongoing programme development, monitoring and reporting throughout the year to ensure that delivery meets and addresses local needs as well as the funding criteria and requirements of the Department for Education. The Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamp Programme will provide a range of training courses (up to 16 weeks in length) aligned directly with the recruitment and skills needs of employers. The award of contracts is subject to receipt by Suffolk County Council of funding from the Department for Education for the 24/25 Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamp Programme. Initial Contract Period is from 10th May 2024 to 30th September 2025 with the option to extend for up to 12 months (Extension of contract for a second year of delivery in 2025/26 will be dependent on additional funding being made available by the Department for Education and delivery in 2024/25) This period includes: - Delivery of 24/25 bootcamps up until March 2025 - Period up to end of September 2025 in which to collect data and evidence of outcome Potential year 2 extension would also cover: - Delivery of 25/26 bootcamps up until March 2026 - Period up to end of September 2026 in which to collect data and evidence of outcome The total maximum funding available across the total of all 7 lots is PS4.4m (including the extension period).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e386d47-fa5f-4ae6-a79d-dbe9e16eab05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff028d83-8f1e-4396-9104-4eb607e9b2a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,055,616 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
17 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Suffolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

Action Community Enterprises CIC

Alexander Mann Solutoins Limited

Anicca Digital Ltd

Central Young Men's Christian Association

City College Norwich

Core AI Limited

East Coast College, Lowestoft campus

EqualEngineers

Estu Global Ltd

HGV Training Services Ltd

House Builder XL Ltd

Suffolk New College

TRS Training Limited

Tech Educators

The Construction Skills People Ltd

TheLightBulb Limited

Turning Factor

West Suffolk College

Further Information

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