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Project_4925 - DfE - Skills Bootcamps Lot 2 - Digital & Technical - con_8547

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is seeking proposals for the "Project_4925 - DfE - Skills Bootcamps Lot 2 - Digital & Technical" initiative. This open tender, valued at £2,334,319, is aimed at designing, developing, and implementing Digital and Technical Skills Bootcamps across various regions of England, including London, the North East, and the South West. The tender was published on 22nd July 2021 and concluded on 12th February 2021, with the contract period set from 9th July 2021 to 23rd September 2022. The procurement method is classified as an Accelerated Open procedure under regulatory guidelines.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education, training, and technical services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in digital skills training. Engaging with this contract can enhance market presence and expand service offerings within the education sector, especially for organisations capable of delivering tailored, high-quality training programmes across the specified regions.

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Notice Title

Project_4925 - DfE - Skills Bootcamps Lot 2 - Digital & Technical - con_8547

Notice Description

To design, develop and implement delivery of Digital & Technical Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the issued requirement specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-724383c6-36d3-4e84-a3e4-8dce0fd4d27f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3a9472-9565-446a-8f57-741d4a327132
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£2,334,319 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,334,319 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2021 - 23 Sep 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
David Bussey
Contact Email
david.bussey@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREBRAND TRAINING

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