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Evaluation of the Skills Bootcamps Programme

ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON

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11 Dec 2025 at 08:45

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17 Nov 2025 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), a council-owned organisation, has initiated an open procurement process for the "Evaluation of the Skills Bootcamps Programme". This tender focuses on the provision of business services, specifically evaluating the quality and impact of the Skills Bootcamps within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender amendment stage, with the invitation initially made public on 17th November 2025. The tender period is set to close on 19th December 2025 at 16:00 GMT, and the contract is expected to run from 24th January 2026 through to 24th April 2026. The procurement method employed is the Open procedure (below threshold), and it falls under the "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security" category, offering potential contracts to evaluate the delivery efficacy and outcome achievement of the programme.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in providing independent evaluation and consulting services. Companies within the SME and VCSE sectors are deemed suitable to tender for this contract, making it an attractive opportunity for smaller and voluntary sector enterprises aiming to expand their consultancy footprint. Successful participants will have the chance to influence future Skills Bootcamps' design and implementation, leveraging insights gained from evaluating programme strengths and challenges. Enterprises specialising in educational assessments, programme evaluations, or strategic consulting could strongly benefit by engaging with this public contract to showcase their expertise and contribute meaningfully to shaping regional skills and employment strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Skills Bootcamps Programme

Notice Description

Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), a council-owned organisation, works alongside elected leaders to make the region the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive, and growing place in the country. We collaborate with the three local councils, industry leaders, and community partners to shape economic and transport strategies, deliver skills and employment training and business support, and ensure that the voice of business is heard in local decision-making. Through its Marketing Cheshire division, ECW also champions the region as an outstanding place to live, work, invest, study, and visit. ECW seeks to appoint an experienced and independent evaluation provider to deliver a focused and practical assessment of the Skills Bootcamps Programme. The purpose of this evaluation is to provide a clear understanding of the quality, effectiveness, and overall impact of the programme across the region, capturing the perspectives of learners, employers, training providers, and other key stakeholders. The findings will support ECW in strengthening future delivery models and ensuring that the Skills Bootcamps continue to meet the needs of both learners and employers. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness of programme delivery and the extent to which it has achieved its intended outcomes. It will examine the experiences of training providers, learners and employers as well as local partners. The evaluation will review initial engagement and onboarding through to the completion of delivery, assessing how effectively ECW's support mechanisms have functioned. The evaluator will consider the level of alignment between the design of bootcamps and employer needs, the quality and consistency of delivery, and the barriers that providers may have faced in achieving successful outcomes. The review should also capture evidence of good practice and lessons learned that can inform future programme design.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb2f1023-a553-4c01-98e8-033914460c59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977336c8-e17b-4928-b6a1-8b8259eb9b6c
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 (below 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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jan 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD
Postcode
CW7 1AH
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Dene
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

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