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Skills Bootcamps in Education and Early Years

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, initiated by East Sussex County Council, focuses on delivering Skills Bootcamps in Education and Early Years. This initiative aims to provide Level 3 Early Years and Childminding Skills Bootcamps to 31 learners and Level 3 Teaching Assistant Skills Bootcamps to 13 learners. Located in the UKJ22 region of the United Kingdom, the procurement has reached the award and contract stage, with an active status. Key dates for this project include the start date of 15th October 2025, with an end date set for 30th September 2026. The procurement falls under the services industry category and uses a light touch procurement regime, necessitating a direct award to ensure immediate mobilisation due to the urgency of reallocation of funding to safeguard learner outcomes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and training services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality skills development programmes promptly. Given the direct award method employed due to time constraints, businesses with experience in swift mobilisation and continuity of service will be particularly well-suited to engage. The contract, valued at £160,500 plus VAT, provides a substantial growth opportunity for those in the education sector with the capacity to meet the programme's educational delivery requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps in Education and Early Years

Notice Description

Delivery of Skills Bootcamps in Education and Early Years to 44 learners in total, specifically: * Level 3 Early Years and Childminding Skills Bootcamps to 31 learners * Level 3 Teaching Assistant Skills Bootcamps to 13 learners Originally awarded provider no longer able to provide our requirements. We therefore have an urgent need to reallocate funding to safeguard provision for existing learners and ensure delivery within the contracted timeframe. There is insufficient time to run a full competitive procurement process without risking disruption to learners and failure to achieve agreed outcomes. A direct award allows mobilisation to begin immediately, ensuring continuity and value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cedc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066323-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£160,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
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)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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