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Skills Bootcamps - Teaching Assistants

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is conducting a procurement process for the delivery of a "Skills Bootcamp - Teaching Assistants" in the region of the United Kingdom identified as UKJ22. The initiative aims to enhance local skills development and address workforce shortages in priority sectors. The contract, overseen by East Sussex College Group, is now in the award stage, with the completion of Milestone 1 and Milestone 2 required by 31st March 2027, and Milestone 3 by 30th September 2027. The procurement method employed is a limited competition, organised under a light-touch regime, specifically intended for education and training services. The contract period spans from 18th May 2026 to 30th September 2027, with a total contract value of £48,000, exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in developing and delivering skills bootcamps. Companies that can demonstrate a robust understanding of delivering educational programmes that meet specific milestones will be well-positioned to compete. Such contracts not only promise revenue generation but also allow businesses to engage at a local level, potentially opening avenues for future contracts within the public sector education niche. As a sub-central government authority, East Sussex County Council is a reliable contracting entity, ensuring stable and secure business growth potential for participating providers.

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Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps - Teaching Assistants

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is seeking experienced providers to deliver a Teaching Assistant Skills Bootcamp 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-06a195
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048016-2026
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
Large

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
£48,000 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

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

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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