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Skills Bootcamps - AI and Digital Analytics

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 12:44

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the delivery of a "Skills Bootcamp in AI and Digital Analytics" to enhance local workforce capabilities and address skills shortages. The project falls under the services category, specifically within education and training, and is located in the UKJ22 region, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilized a "below threshold - limited competition" method, classified under the "light touch" regime. The contract was awarded to TechNative Digital Limited, a small to medium enterprise, on 18th May 2026 and must be executed by 30th September 2027 to meet its completion milestones.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in AI and digital analytics training, especially those focusing on educational services. Businesses with innovative training solutions in these sectors could strongly benefit, given the ongoing demand for upskilling in digital competencies. Companies that offer flexible and scalable training solutions at competitive rates could find similar opportunities particularly lucrative as the need for specialised training in emergent technologies continues to rise. Collaborating with public authorities like East Sussex County Council can establish credibility and enable further engagements within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps - AI and Digital Analytics

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is seeking experienced providers to deliver a Skills Bootcamp in AI and Digital Analytics for Business to support the development of local skills and help address workforce shortages within priority sectors. Funding paid against agreed delivery milestones. Delivery of Skills Bootcamps and achievement of Milestone 1 and Milestone 2 must be completed by the 31st March 2027. Providers must achieve Milestone 3 within six months after the training has finished and no later than the 30th September 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a142
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047899-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£77,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TECHNATIVE DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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