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Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps (2027/2028)

Suffolk County Council

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 06:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming tender titled "Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps (2027/2028)" is being organised by Suffolk County Council, in collaboration with Norfolk County Council, and focuses on delivering education and training services. This procurement process is at the planning stage, with a projected start date of 1st April 2027. The programme, subject to government funding, intends to provide a range of Skills Bootcamps tailored to the workforce and skill requirements of employers in the regions of UKH14, UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17. The planned contract is valued at £1.5 million net, with a gross value of £1.8 million, and the procurement method will explore the market further through pre-market engagement. Key dates include a future notice date set for 1st December 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those who specialise in providing learning and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. By securing a position as a service provider for the Skills Bootcamps, organisations can significantly enhance their market presence and contribute to addressing regional skills gaps. The tender also offers potential contract renewals, thereby enabling sustained business growth and long-term partnerships with public authorities in this strategic national initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps (2027/2028)

Notice Description

Using Government funding, provided by the Department for Work and Pensions, Suffolk County Council are looking to appoint a selection of learning and training providers to deliver a range of Skills Bootcamps to contract delivery of Skills Bootcamps across Norfolk and Suffolk. This programme is run in partnership with Norfolk County Council, but Suffolk County Council is the accountable body. This opportunity is subject to government funding being received for 2027/2028. The Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamp Programme will provide a range of training courses aligned directly with the recruitment and skills needs of employers. Route to market will be explored further in pre-market engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069992
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044719-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 30 Sep 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Suffolk County Council
Additional Buyers

Norfolk County Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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