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09 Jun 2026 at 14:45

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08 Jun 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is seeking to procure services under the contract titled "UPN-00266 Skills Bootcamps". This tender belongs to the services industry category, focusing on secondary, higher, adult, and other educational services, as well as training services. The procurement is managed via an open procedure, with submissions expected to be made electronically in English. The contract encompasses multiple lots that cover a wide range of sectors including Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Digital Technologies, Logistics and Transportation, and Creative sectors. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 14th July 2026, following an enquiry period closing on 24th June 2026. The tender conference will be held on 15th June 2026.

The Skills Bootcamps initiative offers expansive business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in education and training services. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate due to their suitability for the contract. Each lot allows bidders to leverage regional employment and training needs, thereby aligning service offerings with industry requirements. With a total contract value projected at £13.7 million, awarded suppliers can gain substantial market presence across the UK. Notably, suppliers have the chance to bid on a maximum of two lots, facilitating competitive yet diverse engagement in the skills development sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UPN-00266 Skills Bootcamps

Notice Description

The Service being procured is Skills Bootcamps. These are being commissioned on behalf of the Authority. The Authority's strategic outcome(s) focuses on bringing together local employers, skills providers and other stakeholders to help residents to develop the skills they need to achieve their potential. The Authority's Skills Bootcamp Programme is an initiative designed to provide high-quality, intensive training tailored to meet the needs of regional employers and deliver in-demand skills aligned with industry standards. The Programme is implemented by the Authority and is funded by the Government (currently funded through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Contract Sharing: Should your organisation wish to share its details with other suppliers as part of this procurement, with a view to forming connection/ potential consortiums, please complete the MS Form below and ensure you read the associated instructions. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614Ek-vJoiKDjThDvL-itW31WqdUN00xOVQyMFdEWTJXNUMyNFBMVlBDN1g1MC4u Tender Conference Details: Once a Tenderer has registered their interest in the opportunity, the Authority will provide details of how to attend the Tender Conference. The date of the Tender Conference will be Monday 15th June, 2026. Please note, places will be limited to two employees per organisation.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Advanced Manufacturing

Lot 1: Advanced Manufacturing (refer to ITT)

Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months

Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months

Lot 10: Digital Technologies - Workplace Skills

Lot 10: Digital Technologies - Workplace Skills (refer to ITT)

Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months

Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months

Lot 11: Logistics and Transportation

Lot 11: Logistics and Transportation (refer to ITT)

Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months

Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months

Lot 12: Leadership and Management

Lot 12: Leadership and Management (refer to ITT)

Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months

Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months

Lot 2: Clean Energy Industries

Lot 2: Clean Energy Industries (refer to ITT)

Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months

Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months

Lot 3: Construction - Design, Planning, and Leadership

Lot 3: Construction - Design, Planning, and Leadership (refer to ITT)

Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months

Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months

Lot 4: Construction - Onsite

Lot 4: Construction - Onsite (refer to ITT)

Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months

Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months

Lot 5: Creative - Screen

Lot 5: Creative - Screen (refer to ITT)

Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months

Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months

Lot 6: Creative - Production

Lot 6: Creative - Production (refer to ITT)

Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months

Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months

Lot 7: Creative - Leadership and Management

Lot 7: Creative - Leadership and Management (refer to ITT)

Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months

Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months

Lot 8: Digital Technologies - AI

Lot 8: Digital Technologies - AI (refer to ITT)

Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months

Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months

Lot 9: Digital Technologies - Technical

Lot 9: Digital Technologies - Technical (refer to ITT)

Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months

Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b02d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054347-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,700,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The West of England Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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