BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps Wave 7 - Lot 8 Early Years, Lot 9 Preparing to work in Social Care

BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Brighton & Hove City Council, focused on the provision of Skills Bootcamps Wave 7, specifically targeting Early Years and Preparing to Work in Social Care, falls under the education and training services category. This contract, valued at £180,000, is structured through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the procurement reached the award stage on 18 June 2026, subsequent to tender closure on 24 April 2026. The contract commenced on 1 June 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those geared towards skills development in early years education and social care. Enterprises like Aldridge Education, a large-scale supplier that won the contract, exemplify the types of organisations that could compete effectively within this space. The procurement process encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it a viable avenue for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings or enter the public sector market in the educational training niche.

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Notice Title

BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps Wave 7 - Lot 8 Early Years, Lot 9 Preparing to work in Social Care

Notice Description

Provision of Skills Bootcamps Wave 7 programmes for Early Years and Preparing to work in Social Care

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-984915b2-ae7b-4fe3-ae15-c6d6f00fa9fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/312052ed-26b9-424d-ad94-e718eb65b147
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 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
BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALDRIDGE EDUCATION TRADING AS ALDRIDGE ADULT LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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