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Skills Bootcamps - Business Management

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for delivering Skills Bootcamps in Business Management aimed at boosting local skills and addressing workforce shortages in priority sectors. The contract, which falls under the services category, has been awarded to TechNative Digital Limited and is part of a limited competition procurement process due to its below-threshold value. The delivery and completion of key milestones associated with this project are expected between 18th May 2026 and 30th September 2027. Located in Lewes within the UKJ22 region, this project utilises a 'light touch' special regime, and the contract is valued at approximately £40,600 net, with a gross amount of £48,720. The contractual period started on 18th May 2026 and will run until 30th September 2027, with specified delivery milestones to be achieved by 31st March and 30th September 2027.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those with a focus on digital transformation and workforce development. SMEs like TechNative Digital Limited, which can provide innovative solutions and meet the specific skill development needs outlined by the council, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to enhance their portfolio of government projects and establish themselves as key players in the public sector focused on education and training services. Companies with expertise in digital and management training looking to expand their presence in the UKJ22 region would find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps - Business Management

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is seeking experienced providers to deliver a Skills Bootcamp in Business Management 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a14c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047913-2026
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
£40,600 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

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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