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Skills Bootcamps - Creative Sector

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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29 Aug 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has concluded the award stage of its procurement process for the Skills Bootcamps within the Creative Sector, as part of Category 3 - Employability Provision of the Adult Learning EMP. The successful supplier, Proper Job Theatre Company, will deliver services spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an optional extension for another year. This contract, valued at £68,000, is part of a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system. It principally falls under the education and training services category, positioned in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. The award was published on 29th August 2025, following the finalisation on 27th August 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those operating in the creative sector. The procurement process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), reflecting Kirklees Council's commitment to supporting growth within local businesses in Huddersfield, England. Companies with expertise in delivering innovative training solutions in the arts and creative industries can leverage this contract to develop deeper engagement programs, thereby expanding their reach and amplifying their impact within the community. The Proper Job Theatre Company, already successful in this initiative, demonstrates how specialised skills and regional presence can be effectively mobilised in public contracts to foster economic growth and skill development.

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Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps - Creative Sector

Notice Description

Tenders were invited by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") from Suppliers appointed to Category 3 - Employability Provision of the Adult Learning EMP with relevant experience and ability for the Skills Bootcamp 2025-26 (Creative) (the "Services") as detailed in the Further Competition documents. Contract start date 01/09/2025 to 31/03/2026 with the option to extend for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9482e211-896e-41de-9435-1e0d9ab8af8e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROPER JOB THEATRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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