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Skills Bootcamps - Communication and Digital Marketing

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 13:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has recently concluded a procurement process for the "Skills Bootcamps - Communication and Digital Marketing" project, aimed at enhancing local skills and addressing workforce shortages in priority sectors. The procurement was conducted under a limited competition approach, categorised as a "below threshold" exercise. This initiative, set in the UK, specifically in the UKJ22 region (Lewes), saw its contract awarded on 19th May 2026, with the delivery and achievement of significant milestones scheduled to conclude by 30th September 2027. The project falls under the services category, focusing on education and training services, and reflects the council's strategic intent to bolster regional human capital through targeted skill development.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in digital marketing and communications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), similar to CREATIVE PROCESS DIGITAL LTD, which secured the contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement exercises, especially those that can provide innovative training solutions to meet evolving skill demands. Companies seeking to expand their service offerings and leverage public sector relationships in the educational sector will find this an appealing avenue for growth. Additionally, businesses that excel in aligning their services with funded training opportunities and achieving set milestones can significantly enhance their portfolio and credibility in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps - Communication and Digital Marketing

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is seeking experienced providers to deliver a Skills Bootcamp in Communication and Digital Marketing 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-06a158
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047926-2026
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
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 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

CREATIVE PROCESS DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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