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09 Nov 2022 at 15:46

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29 Sep 2022 at 16:11

Tender

21 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement of Skills Bootcamps under Wave 3, with the latest contract awarded for Lot 1 - Digital Core. The contracting authority is based in London, UK. The procurement stage was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 2022-11-09. The total contract value is £875,749.80.

This tender for Digital Core Skills Bootcamps presents opportunities for both large and small businesses in the education and training services sector. Companies well-suited to compete are those with expertise in delivering digital training programmes. The procurement method was an open accelerated restricted procedure. The awarded suppliers include THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH. The contract was awarded based on quality criteria (60%) and price (40%).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project - 5910 - DfE - Wave 3 Skills Bootcamps Lot 1 - Digital Core - ITT_1141 (con_15377)

Notice Description

The design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the issued requirement specification.

Lot Information

Lot Lot 1 – Digital Core

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

Renewal: A Contract with a Provider may, at the sole discretion of the Authority, be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. Any extension will be subject to funding approval in subsequent years and government priorities for skills.

Lot Lot 2 – Digital Bespoke

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

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Lot Lot 3 – Technical Core

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

Renewal: A Contract with a Provider may, at the sole discretion of the Authority, be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. Any extension will be subject to funding approval in subsequent years and government priorities for skills.

Lot Lot 4 – Technical Bespoke

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

Renewal: A Contract with a Provider may, at the sole discretion of the Authority, be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. Any extension will be subject to funding approval in subsequent years and government priorities for skills.

Lot Lot 5 - Construction

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

Renewal: A Contract with a Provider may, at the sole discretion of the Authority, be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. Any extension will be subject to funding approval in subsequent years and government priorities for skills.

Lot Lot 6 - Pathway to Accelerated Apprenticeships

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

Renewal: A Contract with a Provider may, at the sole discretion of the Authority, be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. Any extension will be subject to funding approval in subsequent years and government priorities for skills.

Lot Lot 7 – Green Skills

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

Renewal: A Contract with a Provider may, at the sole discretion of the Authority, be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. Any extension will be subject to funding approval in subsequent years and government priorities for skills.

Lot 1 - Digital Core - ITT_1141 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Digital Core Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

Lot 2 - Digital Bespoke - ITT_1142 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Digital Bespoke Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

Lot 3 - Technical Core - ITT_1143 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Technical Core Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

Lot 4 - Technical Bespoke - ITT_1144 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Technical Bespoke Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

Lot 5 - Construction - ITT_1145 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Construction Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

Lot 6 - Accelerated Apprenticeships - ITT_1146 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Accelerated Apprenticeship Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

Lot 7 -Green Skills - ITT_1147 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Green Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030e27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031745-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,089,785 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
55
Supplier Names

The Skills Network

THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER LTD

Just IT Training Limited

Lifetime Training Group Limited

THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED

Twin Training International Ltd

The Growth Company Limited

MASTERED STUDIOS LTD

THINK EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

COGRAMMAR LTD

Apprentify Ltd

Gateshead College

DATA AND MARKETING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

OPENCLASSROOMS LTD

edX Boot Camps (UK) Ltd

Learning Curve Group

THELIGHTBULB LTD

Babington Business College Limited

WE ARE DIGITAL TRAINING LTD

MAKERS ACADEMY LIMITED

LOCAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

University of Birmingham

Firebrand Training Ltd

CAPSLOCK EDUCATION LTD

Raytheon Systems Limited

BC Arch Limited

QA Ltd

NORTHCODERS LIMITED

UPSKILL DIGITAL LIMITED

Capita

NCH AT NORTHEASTERN LIMITED

MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Skills Training UK

1ST2 ACHIEVE TRAINING LIMITED

The Construction Skills People Ltd

DIAMOND PEOPLE (NE) LIMITED

CHALLENGE-TRG SKILLS LIMITED

Ixion Holdings (Contracts) Ltd

Gen II Engineering & Technology Training Ltd

P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL) LIMITED

NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR ADVANCED TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

FELIGRACE LIMITED

GREENDALE LIMITED

Back 2 Work Complete Training Limited

COVENTRY COLLEGE

SKILL STEP GROUP LTD

South Hampshire College Group

SCHOOL OF CODE LIMITED

The Developer Academy Ltd

Weston College

Intertrain UK Ltd

TECH LANCASTER LIMITED

Construction Help Line Ltd

THE LANDING AT MEDIACITYUK LIMITED

University of Bath

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