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Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire 2025/2 - Phase 3

OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 11:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Oct 2025 at 19:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 14:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Aug 2025 at 14:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being orchestrated by Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited, headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom. This initiative, titled "Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire 2025/2 - Phase 3," is focused on the delivery of flexible training programmes to address industry demands in sectors such as Digital, Business Administration, Early Years, Care Services, Transport and Logistics, Green Skills, and Construction. This tender follows an open procurement method via a competitive flexible procedure, having reached the award stage. Key suppliers appointed are CSR Scientific Training Limited for Lab Technician training and C & G Services (Europe) Limited for Construction Safety, with contracts active from November 2025 to September 2026. These activities are intended to support local workforce development, particularly in public authority sub-central government sectors.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in education and training services to expand their client base and develop specialized programmes. Delivery partners with experience in aligning training services with employer needs, particularly those capable of providing high-quality, employer-aligned training, will find opportunities for growth. The initiative aims to furnish adults with skills that improve job prospects while engaging them around their existing commitments. Businesses demonstrating solid financial standing and proven service delivery in similar sectors will be well-suited to compete, fostering increased employment avenues and skill enhancement in priority sectors within the Oxfordshire region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire 2025/2 - Phase 3

Notice Description

Enterprise Oxfordshire Skills is managing, on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council, funding from Department for Education (DfE) to deliver Wave 6 of the Skills Bootcamp programme in Oxfordshire to support key national priority sectors including Digital, Business Administration, Early Years, Care Services, Transport and Logistics, Green Skills and Construction (a) The Built Environment and (b) Green Skills. Enterprise Oxfordshire is looking to appoint providers to deliver 18 Skills Bootcamps. This procurement covers the next nine Skills Bootcamps: Lot 1: Lab Technician Lot 2: Construction Safety Lot 3: Prison Leavers (Green Construction)

Lot Information

Lab Technician

This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a Health and Life Sciences Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned Health and Life Science industry training.

Renewal: Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.

Construction Safety

This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a Streetworks, Construction and Highway Maintenance Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced provider, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned construction and highway maintenance training.

Renewal: Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.

Prison Leavers (Green Construction)

This specification sets out the requirements for the delivery of a Green Construction Skills Bootcamp aimed at preparing prison leavers at HMP Bullingdon for employment upon release. The programme will focus on providing job-ready skills, industry-recognised training, and guaranteed access to employer vacancies or a minimum 12-week work opportunity. The successful provider must have proven experience delivering skills training in secure environments, engaging with employers, and securing tangible progression outcomes. Delivery must be adapted to the prison environment, comply with all security requirements, and foster positive engagement with learners to support their transition into work.

Renewal: Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058802
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083289-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£214,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£214,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£182,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£182,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1AY
Postcode Area
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

C & G SERVICES (EUROPE) LIMITED

CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED

Further Information

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