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Wave 6 Skills Bootcamp - REVISED PROCUREMENT

Borough Council of Calderdale

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04 Mar 2026 at 17:04

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05 Nov 2025 at 17:44

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05 Nov 2025 at 16:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Calderdale, headquartered in Halifax, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for its "Wave 6 Skills Bootcamp - REVISED PROCUREMENT". This tender, aimed at offering short-term training courses leading to formal qualifications and employment opportunities, falls under the industry category of education, training, health, and social work services. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, with the legal basis provided by the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. The initiative, part of the Skills Connect programme, was structured into five lots: Green Skills, Health and Social Care, Creative Digital, Early Years, and Civil Engineering. These services are set to run from 24th November 2025 to 30th September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their operations by collaborating with local authorities and educational institutions. The programme is designed to address specific employer skills shortages in West Yorkshire, thereby opening doors for companies specialising in vocational training and skills development. The focus on quality ensures that businesses providing high-value training and employment support are well-positioned to benefit. This procurement process facilitates partnerships within the region and supports organisations in contributing towards the local workforce development agenda, enhancing their reputation and increasing potential for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wave 6 Skills Bootcamp - REVISED PROCUREMENT

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Calderdale invited quotes 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.

Lot Information

Green Skills

Lot 1: Skills Bootcamp in Green Skills * Number of participants: 12 * Level of learning: L2-5 * GLHs: 60

Health and Social Care

Lot 2: Skills Bootcamp in Health & Social Care * Number of participants: 24 * Level of learning: L3-5 * GLHs: 60

Creative Digital

Lot 3: Skills Bootcamp in Creative Digital * Number of participants: 18 * Level of learning: L2-5 * GLHs: 60

Early Years

Lot 4: Skills Bootcamp in Early Years * Number of participants: 12 * Level of learning: L3-5 * GLHs: 60

Civil Engineering

Lot 5: Skills Bootcamp in Construction + Civil Engineering * Number of participants: 14 * Level of learning: L2-5 * GLHs: 60

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019690-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£306,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£306,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£306,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Borough Council of Calderdale
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 1UJ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CINEMATECA LIMITED

Calderdale College

SKILLS-UK, EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED

THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE LTD

Further Information

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