Tender

Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Mar 2024 at 13:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is seeking learning organisations and training providers to supply Skills Bootcamps across Norfolk and Suffolk in the financial year 2024/25. The total funding available for all lots is £4.4m, with a submission deadline of 5th April 2024 at 12 noon. The contract period runs from May 10th, 2024, to September 30th, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the main procurement category is services within the Education and training services industry.

This procurement opportunity for the Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps can benefit businesses in the education and training services sector. Companies well-suited to compete include learning organisations and training providers with expertise in delivering Skills Bootcamps. The programme involves aligning training courses with employer needs and requires ongoing monitoring and reporting. Businesses interested in expanding their operations in Norfolk and Suffolk should consider this tender for potential growth opportunities and partnerships with local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps

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). The deadline for submissions is 5th April 2024 at 12noon. Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc1f3d7-d067-4963-9afb-212768a35a73
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 2-3 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
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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