Tender

Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire

OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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Tender

11 Oct 2024 at 16:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited (OxLEP) has initiated an open procurement process to deliver Skills Bootcamps for the Oxfordshire area, funded by the Department for Education (DfE) with a secured budget of £1.7m. This specific tender is for the Digital Analytics Skills Bootcamp, with a maximum budget of £280,000. The programme aims to provide up to 16-week flexible training programmes addressing in-demand skills needed by employers, scheduled to commence in January 2025 and conclude by the end of March 2025. The tender submission deadline is set for midday on 11th November 2024. The classification for this tender falls under education and training services (CPV code: 80000000), and the main procurement category is services. The opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those with expertise in digital analytics. SMEs stand to benefit from substantial funding support, receiving 90% funding for their employees, making participation highly advantageous. Large employers can also participate with 70% funding support for their sponsored learners. By aligning with industry standards and delivering crucial skill sets, businesses can help meet the local demand for skilled professionals, enhance workforce capabilities, and contribute positively to the regional economy. This tender is ideal for enterprises capable of providing both regulated and non-regulated training programmes tailored to varied employment statuses including full-time, part-time, unemployed, and self-employed individuals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire

Notice Description

OxLEP (OxLEP Skills) has successfully secured PS1.7m of funding from Department for Education (DfE) to deliver Skills Bootcamps to people living or working in the Oxfordshire area. Funded by Department for Education (DfE) and working in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council, OxLEP are leading on the delivery of Skills Bootcamps. Skills Bootcamps are part of the "Plan for Jobs", with the Department for Education (DfE) providing PS3bn of the National Skills Fund (NSF) to help adults build skills for the economy of the future; Skills Bootcamps are a key element of this policy: Plan for Jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The overall aims of the Skills Bootcamps are: - To deliver flexible training programmes lasting up to 16 weeks, based on employer/sector 'in-demand' skills need which may be either regulated (i.e., qualification based) or non-regulated (e.g., based on alignment with industry standards). - To address the needs of adults (19+) who are full-time, part-time, unemployed, returning to work after a break or self-employed, providing individuals with wider access to opportunities to update skills and acquire specialist skills. - To address the needs of employers and the wider economy, to deliver targeted interventions to meet short-medium term demand to fill vacancies. - To help fill vacancies and bring individuals closer to better jobs (including those currently in employment). Funding is 100% for independent learners (unemployed) and partial funding is available for employed learners who are sponsored by their employer: - 90% funded for SME employers with 250 or less. - 70% funded for large employers with 251 or more. OxLEP did not appoint a provider to run the Digital Analytics Skills Bootcamp in its previous procurement and this Bootcamp is therefore being reprocured. OxLEP Skills anticipates that the Skills Bootcamps will be operational by January 2025 and run through to March 2025. The maximum budget for the Digital Analytics Skills Bootcamp is PS280,00. The deadline to submit tender applications is Monday, 11th November 2024 at midday.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0253cda2-4468-4031-82d2-d265a5905dac
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
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0GD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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