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Skills Bootcamp Wave 3 Alternative Provision - Optimum

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 Feb 2024 at 16:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract to Optimum Skills Limited for the provision of Digital Skills Bootcamps in various regions across the UK. The contract, titled "Skills Bootcamp Wave 3 Alternative Provision - Optimum," falls under the Education and training services category. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action with a value of £143,000. The contract period is from January 25, 2024, to September 30, 2024, and the tender deadline was on January 24, 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in adult education, technical training services, and similar fields to participate in delivering digital skills bootcamps. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this contract. Businesses interested in offering training services across regions in the North East, North West, East Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and Scotland could benefit from bidding for this contract awarded by the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills Bootcamp Wave 3 Alternative Provision - Optimum

Notice Description

The delivery of Digital Skills Bootcamps to allow continuation in training for learners who were previously under a Previous Provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2834210a-d85e-4e4f-8978-56533b724d8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8ee1fa-d581-4d23-ac9d-a0caafa8c522
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£143,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMUM SKILLS

Further Information

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