Tender

Approved Provider List for the Provision of Skills Bootcamps

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Dec 2024 at 09:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has initiated a procurement process to create an Approved Provider List (APL) for the provision of Skills Bootcamps across Buckinghamshire. This tender, titled "Approved Provider List for the Provision of Skills Bootcamps," falls under the education and training services category and aims to deliver flexible training courses for adults as part of the Government's Lifetime Skills Guarantee. Organisations are invited to apply for the APL across various industry sectors including Digital, Construction, Green Skills, Engineering, Creative, Business & Administration, Hospitality & Tourism, and Education & Early Years. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 10th January 2025. The contract period is from 10th February 2025 to 9th February 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the training and education sectors, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and flexible training solutions. SMEs and Voluntary/Charitable/Social Enterprises are encouraged to participate, making it an inclusive opportunity for a diverse range of organisations. The significant estimated funding of up to £10,500,000 over three years will enable providers to support adults in gaining valuable skills and qualifications, thereby enhancing their employability and addressing workforce needs. The annual call-off contracts will be conducted either through direct awards or mini-competitions, fostering ongoing opportunities for business growth in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Approved Provider List for the Provision of Skills Bootcamps

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to create an approved provider list (APL)of suitably qualified organisations to deliver innovative Skills Bootcamps across Buckinghamshire. Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government's Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. Buckinghamshire Council is planning to apply for up to an estimated PS10,500,000 funding over the next 3 years from the Department of Education to support learners through Skills Bootcamps. Skills Bootcamps are flexible training courses for adults aged 19 and over (subject to eligibility criteria). They last up to 16 weeks with minimum 60 hours of learning, and are open for participants looking to gain work, wishing to upskill, or access new opportunities, and will offer a guaranteed job interview (in the case of a new job) to individual participants on course completion. The courses are open to adults who are full-time and part-time employed, unemployed or returning to work after a break or self-employed, to address the needs of employers and the wider economy, to deliver targeted interventions to meet short/medium term demand to fill vacancies and drive productivity. For more on the national programme and skills bootcamps go to https://find-employer-schemes.education.gov.uk/ We are inviting organisations to apply to join the APL to deliver skills bootcamps in Buckinghamshire across the following Lots: Lot 1 Digital, Lot 2 Construction, Lot 3 Green Skills, Lot 4 Engineering (e.g. Motor Vehicle Technician), Lot 5 Creative, Lot 6 Business & Administration, Lot 7 Hospitality &Tourism, Lot 8 - Education & Early Years These interventions will help to support the upskilling of individuals between Level 2 to Level 3 with qualifications relevant to the sector and the job. The APL will be in place for 3 years. It is anticipated that call-off contracts will be conducted annually from the list either by direct award or mini-competition. Similarly to allocate any additional funds. It is anticipated call-off contracts will commence April 2025. The estimated value of call-off contracts is PS10,500,000 over 3 years subject to funding, based on the Council's application for 2025-26 from the Department for Education to support learners through Skills Bootcamps. Contracts awarded will be subject to available budget and resource. The APL is being established under the Public Contract Regulation 2015 Light Touch Regime. Organisations wishing to apply to join the APL for Skills Bootcamps Lot(s) are requested to register on the Councils portal www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk, express and interest in this procurement, download and return completed in full the relevant documentation (guidance, specifications, contract terms and conditions, and response document questionnaires) which is available for download. Applications must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal by midday 10th January 2025. Applications received after this time & date will not be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac64124-5809-42e9-bf5b-ddea91f95205
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

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
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2028 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ann Spence
Contact Email
ann.spence@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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