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# Skills Bootcamps - Wave 6

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-054698ac-46a7-4902-b758-d44673200ef2

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has successfully awarded multiple contracts for the delivery of "Skills Bootcamps - Wave 6", focusing on education and training services within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting England. This procurement falls under the "award" stage, with the contracts having commenced on 26th August 2025 and scheduled to run until 30th September 2026. Additionally, the contract includes an option to extend up to 30th September 2028, based on conditions such as funding availability and performance. The total value allocated for these contracts is £360,000, with the procurement method classified as "Other". The awarded suppliers include Steadfast Training Ltd, Reed in Partnership, Teach Vocation Group Ltd, Opportunities Workshop, and Bauer Radio, catering to various lots from 1 to 6.

This opportunity provides significant prospects for businesses specializing in adult education and training programs, especially those that are SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises). The tender supports collaborative approaches, encouraging consortium bids; thus, it is particularly advantageous for companies with a UKPRN number capable of leveraging local employer networks to enhance learner outcomes. Businesses adept at designing comprehensive delivery plans, adhering to learner eligibility checks, and meeting diverse contractual obligations such as GDPR and insurance requirements, will find this an excellent avenue for growth and expansion in the public sector education domain.

## Notice

The Authority awarded multiple contracts for the service delivery of Skills Bootcamps. Contracts will be for a delivery period from the start of the contract until the 30th September 2026. Contracts for services will be for the start of delivery to commence ASAP with delivery ending before the 30th September 2026 Bidders may submit a tender as one of the following: Bidders who have a UKPRN number and access to report Learner data via the Individualized Learner Record (ILR) service Bidder - an individual organization without subcontract arrangements, intending to deliver the contract directly. Lead Bidder - an individual organization responsible for the successful delivery of the Contract but will rely on subcontractors to deliver some or all the services, but who remains solely accountable to the Authority. Consortium - a group of two or more organizations applying jointly to deliver a Contract. All members sign the contract with the Authority and are held jointly accountable Bidders may submit one tender in one of the capacities listed above. Bidders are encouraged and supported to work collaboratively and via a consortium, where the partnership will enhance learners' outcomes. Subcontracting rules apply. Bidders will be required to present a delivery plan for each applied lot. A template will be provided. Bidders will need to outline how they intend to collaborate with employers and other local services to recruit learners and support the positive progression of all learners. Bidders must demonstrate how they intend to check and monitor learner eligibility (in line with Skills Bootcamp Technical Guidance) and how they will record all the evidence requirements. The service contract includes an option to extend by a up to two years ending on 30th September 2028. Any decision to extend a Provider's contract will be subject to the following: * funding availability and approval in subsequent years; * assessment of need; * performance within existing contract; * the Supplier agreeing to comply with any and all changes to the Authority and/or DfE requirements at the time of extension/addition of Extra Learners; and * Charging model to remain unchanged unless otherwise stipulated by the CPCA and the DfE I.e. the cost per learner per Skills Bootcamp course and the payment milestone percentages are to remain unchanged. The contract includes the following key requirements/provisions. 1. Design considerations 2. Payment considerations (HGCR Act 1996) 3. TUPE 4. Novation/ Warranties 5. GDPR requirements 6. Insurance Requirements The successful Tenderer's were appointed based on their expertise, resource and approach to delivering Adult Skills Provision and as such the Method Statement Responses will become contractual obligations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c82637-dd92-4427-ac62-3140a57aeaad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £273,314 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE29 3TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Huntingdon North |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BAUER RADIO; OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP; REED IN PARTNERSHIP; STEADFAST TRAINING; TEACH VOCATION GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c82637-dd92-4427-ac62-3140a57aeaad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c82637-dd92-4427-ac62-3140a57aeaad
  30th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

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