Tender

Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire

OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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21 Mar 2024 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire" being conducted by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited involves the delivery of up to £1.7m funded Skills Bootcamps under the coordination of the Department for Education. These bootcamps aim to provide training programmes lasting up to 16 weeks to address the skills needs of adults in the Oxfordshire area. The procurement stage is open for participation, with a tender deadline set for 2nd May 2024. The delivery is planned to start in June 2024 and conclude by March 2025 within the services category.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the fields of education and training services, particularly those involved in providing skills development programs and employer-sponsored training initiatives. Companies focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security services may also find this opportunity relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will benefit from the partial funding available, catering to both unemployed independent learners and those sponsored by employers. The nature of the open procedure above the threshold ensures a transparent and competitive procurement process for interested parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire

Notice Description

OxLEP (OxLEP Skills) has successfully secured PS1.7m of funding from Department for Education (DfE) to deliver Skills Bootcamps to people living or working in the Oxfordshire area. Funded by Department for Education (DfE) and working in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council, OxLEP are leading on the delivery of Skills Bootcamps. Skills Bootcamps are part of the "Plan for Jobs", with the Department for Education (DfE) providing PS3bn of the National Skills Fund (NSF) to help adults build skills for the economy of the future; Skills Bootcamps are a key element of this policy: Plan for Jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The overall aims of the Skills Bootcamps are: - To deliver flexible training programmes lasting up to 16 weeks, based on employer/sector 'in-demand' skills need which may be either regulated (i.e., qualification based) or non-regulated (e.g., based on alignment with industry standards). - To address the needs of adults (19+) who are full-time, part-time, unemployed, returning to work after a break or self-employed, providing individuals with wider access to opportunities to update skills and acquire specialist skills. - To address the needs of employers and the wider economy, to deliver targeted interventions to meet short-medium term demand to fill vacancies. - To help fill vacancies and bring individuals closer to better jobs (including those currently in employment). Funding is 100% for independent learners (unemployed) and partial funding is available for employed learners who are sponsored by their employer: - 90% funded for SME employers with 250 or less. - 70% funded for large employers with 251 or more. OxLEP Skills anticipates that the Skills Bootcamps will be operational by June 2024 and run through to March 2025. The maximum budget is broken into 10 Lots that range between PS84,000 and PS280,00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47d07ca3-744e-4603-9fc5-8e4b91b7fe61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9fd6c3-631a-426a-bacb-d362676b76d3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,474,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
skills@oxfordshirelep.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARWELL
Postcode
OX11 0GD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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