Tender

Skills Bootcamp - Wave 6

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE

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Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 20:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Calderdale is inviting quotations for the "Skills Bootcamp - Wave 6" procurement process. This initiative focuses on providing short-term training courses aimed at enhancing employability through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Skills Connect programme. The programme is aligned with addressing skill shortages within the region, supporting the Council's Inclusive Economy Strategy and Employment and Skills Framework. The tender is currently active, with key sectors including Education and Training, Health and Social Work, and Other Community, Social, and Personal Services. The procurement process follows an open competition below the threshold with electronic submissions allowed. Businesses must submit their quotes by the deadline of 28th August 2025, with enquiries permissible until 21st August 2025. The procurement location is in the UKE44 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), by offering contracts in critical sectors such as Green Skills, Health and Social Care, and Civil Engineering. As the evaluation is based entirely on the quality of the submissions, businesses with innovative training solutions and a commitment to high standards can benefit greatly. By participating in this tender, companies can expand their services in adult training, contribute to local economic development, and establish strong links with local authorities and employers, fostering future business opportunities. This contract, with a total value of £360,000, could be a catalyst for businesses aiming to penetrate or expand their presence in the educational and social services industry sectors.

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Notice Title

Skills Bootcamp - Wave 6

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Calderdale invites you to submit a Quote for the provision of short-term training courses (Skills Bootcamps) resulting in formal qualifications and employment opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, including guaranteed interviews, employment support, and active engagement with local employers. Skills Bootcamps are currently delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) as part of the Skills Connect programme from the Department for Education (DfE). Skills Connect is a fully funded, non-accredited adult training programme run by WYCA. It offers flexible courses equivalent to Level 2 and above and has been developed to address employer skills shortages within the region. It allows individuals to access higher-level employment opportunities or progression within their current employment. In Wave 6, WYCA has created the opportunity for Local Authorities (LAs) to manage borough-level programmes of activity. This allows the Council to tailor local delivery more precisely to meet local needs and opportunities in support of the Council's Inclusive Economy Strategy and the Employment and Skills Framework. The resource represents a significant investment across all three of the Council's priorities: reducing inequalities, supporting thriving towns, and promoting climate action. The resource will support the Council's borough-wide Vision 2034, particularly helping the Council become more resilient, talented, and enterprising. It will be deployed in a way that invests in those places and business sectors where people and businesses most need support.

Lot Information

Green Skills

Green Skills (12 Learners).

Health and Social Care

Health and Social Care (24 Learners).

Creative Digital

Creative Digital (12 Learners).

Early Years

Early Years (12 Learners).

Welding and Fabrication

Welding and Fabrication (12 Learners).

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering (8 Learners).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05869d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048219-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@calderdale.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 1UJ
Post Town
Halifax
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
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees

Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

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