Award

BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps (Round 3) - Lot 2

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Oct 2025 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Brighton and Hove City Council involved their initiative titled "BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps (Round 3) - Lot 2," focusing on educational services specifically for Microsoft 365 Essentials and Beyond for 40 learners. Situated in Hove, United Kingdom, the contracting process followed a limited competition procurement method categorised under services within the education and training industry. The tender commenced with limited competition under a light-touch regime, culminating in the award stage as of the 13th of October 2025. The active contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, with potential renewals extending the engagement up to 2028, should performance and funding allow. This opportunity represents a public authority procurement by a sub-central government entity.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers specialising in educational and training services, such as Aldridge Adult Learning, the awarded supplier for this tender. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality skills training programmes in Microsoft 365 can leverage this engagement to establish a reputation with public authorities and expand their client base. Additionally, the structured award with potential renewals offers long-term collaboration possibilities, making it an attractive prospect for organisations seeking to solidify their presence in the public sector training market.

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Notice Title

BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps (Round 3) - Lot 2

Notice Description

Provision of Skills Bootcamps programmes: Lot 2 Microsoft 365 Essentials and Beyond - 40 Learners

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064852-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALDRIDGE ADULT LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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