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title: "BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps Wave 7 - Lot 8 Early Years, Lot 9 Preparing to work in Social Care"
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# BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps Wave 7 - Lot 8 Early Years, Lot 9 Preparing to work in Social Care

Buyer: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-984915b2-ae7b-4fe3-ae15-c6d6f00fa9fc

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Brighton & Hove City Council, focused on the provision of Skills Bootcamps Wave 7, specifically targeting Early Years and Preparing to Work in Social Care, falls under the education and training services category. This contract, valued at £180,000, is structured through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the procurement reached the award stage on 18 June 2026, subsequent to tender closure on 24 April 2026. The contract commenced on 1 June 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those geared towards skills development in early years education and social care. Enterprises like Aldridge Education, a large-scale supplier that won the contract, exemplify the types of organisations that could compete effectively within this space. The procurement process encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it a viable avenue for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings or enter the public sector market in the educational training niche.

## Notice

Provision of Skills Bootcamps Wave 7 programmes for Early Years and Preparing to work in Social Care

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/312052ed-26b9-424d-ad94-e718eb65b147 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HOVE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN3 3BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Central Hove |
| Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALDRIDGE EDUCATION TRADING AS ALDRIDGE ADULT LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/312052ed-26b9-424d-ad94-e718eb65b147

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/312052ed-26b9-424d-ad94-e718eb65b147
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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