Award

Skills Bootcamp Wave 3 Alternative Provision - Optimum

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

29 Feb 2024 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, based in London, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the delivery of Digital Skills Bootcamps to Optimum Skills Limited. The procurement process, conducted using a limited procedure, aimed to ensure continuity of training for existing learners in the Digital Sector in relevant locations. The contract, with a value of £143,000 GBP, was signed on January 25, 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses offering education and training services, specifically in the delivery of digital skills programmes. Companies with expertise in providing similar Skills Bootcamps and a focus on the education sector would be well-suited to compete. As the Department for Education continues to invest in upskilling learners, businesses in the UK that can cater to specific training needs could benefit from participating in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Skills Bootcamp Wave 3 Alternative Provision - Optimum

Notice Description

The delivery of Digital Skills Bootcamps to allow continuation in training for learners who were previously under a Previous Provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery of Digital Skills Bootcamps to allow continuation in training for learners who were previously under a Previous Provider.

Procurement Information

This was to ensure continuity of training for existing learners with contractors with similar Skills Bootcamps in the Digital Sector in relevant locations to meet the needs of the learners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044473
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006586-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ccsm.skillsbootcamps@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3700002288

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMUM SKILLS

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