Planning

BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps - Market Engagement

BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 May 2025 at 14:22

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Brighton & Hove City Council is initiating a procurement process to contract skilled and experienced training providers for the delivery of the Brighton & Hove Skills Bootcamps across key areas such as digital, project management, construction, and sport. This engagement, aligned with the Sussex region's Local Skills Improvement Plan, is at the planning stage, with the procurement set to be conducted via a further competition on the West Sussex DPS for Learning & Development Services. Prospective suppliers must register for the DPS by 30th May 2025, and the tender opportunity is anticipated to open in early June 2025. Contracts are expected to commence in July 2025 for an initial 15-month period. An online engagement session will be held on 27th May 2025, and interested parties must register by 23rd May 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in data analytics, cyber security practices, software, games development, IT, project management, and various construction and personal training sectors. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, providing they have a robust understanding of the Brighton & Hove area and a comprehensive industry network. The lack of a limit on the number of Lots a supplier may bid for further enhances the potential business prospects. Successful bidders will benefit from collaboration with a key local authority, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and increased visibility in the region. The procurement mechanisms utilised ensure a competitive and open bidding process adaptable for qualified entities within the relevant industry categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Brighton & Hove City Council are seeking qualified and experienced training providers to develop and deliver the Brighton & Hove Skills Bootcamps across four priority subject areas including digital, project management, construction and sport. The priority subject areas align with the Local Skills Improvement Plan prepared by the Sussex Chamber of Commerce as the designated Employer Representative Body for the Sussex region by the DfE in August 2022. This tendering opportunity represents the second procurement for Skills Bootcamps, aimed at awarding the Lots that were not contracted during the initial procurement, in addition to newly identified Construction and Personal Training Lots. The Lots being tendered are: - Data Analytics (Power BI) - Cyber Security Practices - Software Development - Games Development - IT Technician - Microsoft Power Platform and Process Automation - Prince2 Project Management - Ground Works - Multi-Trade Construction - Carpentry - Domestic Retrofit Assessor - Personal Training The successful training provider/s will need to demonstrate an understanding of the Brighton & Hove area and have an extensive community reach and strong industry networks. There is no limit to how many Lots suppliers may bid for. The Council will conduct this procurement using a further competition via the West Sussex DPS for Learning & Development Services, and will be contracted under the terms of the DPS. Any supplier interested in submitting a bid will be required to be approved on 'Lot 1-Information Technology' or 'Lot 7- Apprenticeships' of the DPS. Any supplier not approved on the DPS will not be able to submit a bid. To apply for the DPS, suppliers should register using the following link: https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome and submit a qualification questionnaire by 30th May 2025. West Sussex County Council will evaluate supplier applications for the DPS within 10 working days of receipt, with a possible extension to 15 days if additional documentation/verification is needed. Suppliers will be notified of their admission thereafter. The tender will be run using the South East Shared Services Tendering platform, which can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home . As such, any interested suppliers will also need to be registered on this platform to submit a bid. It is expected that the tender opportunity will be published early June, with a contract to start in July for an initial period of 15 months. The Council will be conducting an online engagement session on Tuesday 27th May 2025 at 1pm. To register your interest, please email: daisy.rengasamy@brighton-hove.gov.uk by 5pm on Friday 23rd May 2025. This notice is intended as a guide and to provide background information to prospective providers. Full instructions can be found in the linked service specification. Note the specification is subject to amendments and the final version will be included within the final ITT pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302b4930-835d-4ec9-9bb7-37e7f110b057
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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