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Skills Bootcamp Wave 6 Early years - Early years practitioner

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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29 Dec 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by Portsmouth City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, located at Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth. The contract pertains to educational services under the title "Skills Bootcamp Wave 6 Early years - Early years practitioner." The process reached the award stage, concluding with the awarding of the contract on 17th July 2025. This initiative is part of an effort to enhance early years practitioner skills. The procurement was conducted using a "below threshold - unknown" method, with the contract valued at £140,000, spanning from the start date to 30th September 2026. The industry category is 'Education and training services,' and the primary location for delivery is UKJ31.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in early years education. Large educational institutions with a track record in delivering similar services would be well-suited for competition in such tenders. The procurement by Portsmouth City Council centred around enhancing skills, which provides both direct business opportunities and potential partnerships for training providers. Itchen Sixth Form College, a large-scale supplier based in Southampton, has secured the contract, highlighting the competitive potential for organisations in the UK regions to expand and leverage their educational service offerings further.

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Notice Title

Skills Bootcamp Wave 6 Early years - Early years practitioner

Notice Description

To deliver a Skills Bootcamp in Early years - Early years practitioner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086251-2025
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITCHEN SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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