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Skills Bootcamp - Wave 7- Construction - Facilities Management

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Skills Bootcamp - Wave 7- Construction - Facilities Management" project as of 3rd June 2026. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on training services within the construction and facilities management sectors. The procurement was below the threshold, and the process moved to the award stage with Blackburn Gould and Associates Ltd appointed as the supplier. The contract is active, with a period extending from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2027, and is valued at £99,000. The delivery of services will take place in Portsmouth, situated in the region of UKJ31.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in training services, particularly those specialising in construction and facilities management. SMEs like Blackburn Gould and Associates Ltd, who secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for similar sized enterprises to benefit from such public procurement opportunities. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in government contracts can leverage services in the education and upskilling sectors, providing innovative training solutions within local regions. Engaging in tenders like this can enhance a business's visibility and establish partnerships with public authority bodies such as sub-central government entities.

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Notice Title

Skills Bootcamp - Wave 7- Construction - Facilities Management

Notice Description

To deliver a Skills Bootcamp in Construction - Facilities Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052128-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBURN GOULD AND ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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