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BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps (Round 4) - Lot 11 Early Years

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council successfully concluded the procurement process for the "BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps (Round 4) - Lot 11 Early Years" project, which is part of the Skills for Life Programme. This initiative focuses on providing early years skills bootcamp training services across Brighton & Hove. The procurement falls under the "education and training services" category and was conducted using a direct procurement method without competition, classified as a light touch regime. The contract was awarded to Next Step Apprenticeships, covering the period from 1st January 2026 to 30th September 2026, with potential extensions up to September 2028. This opportunity aims to address skill gaps within the region as supported by the UK Public General Acts 2023.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for organisations specialising in educational services and skills training. SMEs with expertise in designing and delivering training programmes tailored to early years education would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The contract value amounts to £73,950, indicating a fair financial incentive to engage in delivering innovative training solutions within the community. Businesses can leverage this platform to establish a strong presence in the public sector, further expanding their services in related fields.

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Notice Title

BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps (Round 4) - Lot 11 Early Years

Notice Description

Provision of Lot 11 Early Years Skills Bootcamp training across Brighton & Hove as part of a series of skills interventions under the Skills for Life Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06055d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002966-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 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

NEXT STEP APPRENTICESHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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