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title: "DfE Dynamic Purchasing System for Skills Bootcamps"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2022-04-14"
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# DfE Dynamic Purchasing System for Skills Bootcamps

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b628844-090f-4b1e-b8ee-0f0bce43578b

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) is initiating a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for Skills Bootcamps, with a total indicative value of approximately £1.5 billion, aimed at enhancing adult skills education across various regions in the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 25th May 2022, with key events for supplier feedback scheduled for 27th April 2022 and the following engagement on 25th May 2022. The procurement process focuses on education and training services, catering to a comprehensive range of areas including North East, North West, London, and the South East, among others.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those equipped to deliver Skills Bootcamps. The DfE is actively seeking suppliers to foster a strong, ongoing relationship in the context of adult education. Businesses well-suited to compete include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can engage in innovative training solutions and demonstrate capacity for collaboration with DfE on the Skills Bootcamps initiative.

## Notice

DfE is seeking to engage with suppliers who are interested in delivering Skills Bootcamps, building on successful delivery to date and as the third wave of Skills Bootcamps moves toward delivery. DfE are currently proposing to launch a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for a duration of up to 6 years with a value of approximately PS1.5bn to support DfE's Skills Bootcamps. DfE is focusing on Skills Bootcamps within the wider adult skills agenda and envisages significant and regular requirements for the procurement of Skills Bootcamps. Therefore, DfE wishes to streamline the process and have a close and ongoing relationship with suppliers. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010107-2022 This is an indicative value of the DfE Dynamic Purchasing System for Skills Bootcamps. The Department for Education (DfE) is not guaranteeing or committing to any specific value. This PIN is for market engagement only. It does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by DfE. If DfE decides to commence any procurement process(es) as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice(s) will be published at the relevant time. How DfE will engage with the market? DfE is planning to hold two separate virtual market engagement events. Event 1 - 27th April 2022 (11AM-12PM) This first event invites any suppliers whose service offering potentially matches DfE's requirements for Skills Bootcamps to achieve the following outcomes: 1. To explain what DfE is considering to bring to market 2. To outline DfE's initial approach to DPS categories and how the call-off mechanism will work including the use of potential filters. 3. Invite suppliers' feedback on the approach. To book your attendance (max. two per organisation), please use this link to register via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/yXfS-grGoU2187O4s0qC-Q,Q2MeLE7NpEyk_tFCMOltVA,Vh11K2U3G0WaOWXIphN0bQ,IPdyeG3oOkavMEJShOIwdw,SM4MM95ROE2U1ua7IEiVOA,C64VOQm3s02BjoW3TKt1vw?mode=read&tenantId=fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9 Event 2 - 25th May 2022 (11AM - 12:30PM) DfE intend to present the following topics at Event 2: 1. Approach to evaluation (both SQ & ITT) 2. Payment mechanism 3. Performance measures 4. Qualification onto the DPS 5. Categories & filters 6. Update on call-off competition timelines To book your attendance (max. two per organisation), please use this link to register via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/yXfS-grGoU2187O4s0qC-Q,Q2MeLE7NpEyk_tFCMOltVA,Vh11K2U3G0WaOWXIphN0bQ,kqLh_PBlxkmqkpd2zY-FvA,P74icpgza0W4ColO34WBpg,M7LMPd_npEG7ZI8_8TP56Q?mode=read&tenantId=fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9 The events will be delivered via Microsoft Teams and recordings will be made available for those unable to attend. Additional information: Following Event 1 (27/4/22), please use the below link to complete the Event 1 follow-up questionnaire. Please note that the follow-up questionnaire will become active on 27/4/22. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yXfS-grGoU2187O4s0qC-dzy4Cxt-FlHpG2Q4kPpAC9UQ01YNVA2RldHMjRHMVpCT1JFNzZPSlA1UC4u

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c9abbc-84f3-4e68-927c-c0144d45a934 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 May 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2022 at 16:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c9abbc-84f3-4e68-927c-c0144d45a934

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c9abbc-84f3-4e68-927c-c0144d45a934
  14th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yXfS-grGoU2187O4s0qC-dzy4Cxt-FlHpG2Q4kPpAC9UQ01YNVA2RldHMjRHMVpCT1JFNzZPSlA1UC4u
- https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/yXfS-grGoU2187O4s0qC-Q,Q2MeLE7NpEyk_tFCMOltVA,Vh11K2U3G0WaOWXIphN0bQ,IPdyeG3oOkavMEJShOIwdw,SM4MM95ROE2U1ua7IEiVOA,C64VOQm3s02BjoW3TKt1vw?mode=read&tenantId=fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9
- https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/yXfS-grGoU2187O4s0qC-Q,Q2MeLE7NpEyk_tFCMOltVA,Vh11K2U3G0WaOWXIphN0bQ,kqLh_PBlxkmqkpd2zY-FvA,P74icpgza0W4ColO34WBpg,M7LMPd_npEG7ZI8_8TP56Q?mode=read&tenantId=fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010107-2022

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