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title: "Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps"
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# Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f291f51-f6cf-47cf-956f-06ae2164122e

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is seeking learning organisations and training providers to supply Skills Bootcamps across Norfolk and Suffolk in the financial year 2024/25. The total funding available for all lots is £4.4m, with a submission deadline of 5th April 2024 at 12 noon. The contract period runs from May 10th, 2024, to September 30th, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the main procurement category is services within the Education and training services industry.

This procurement opportunity for the Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps can benefit businesses in the education and training services sector. Companies well-suited to compete include learning organisations and training providers with expertise in delivering Skills Bootcamps. The programme involves aligning training courses with employer needs and requires ongoing monitoring and reporting. Businesses interested in expanding their operations in Norfolk and Suffolk should consider this tender for potential growth opportunities and partnerships with local councils.

## Notice

Using Government funding, to be provided by the Department for Education, Suffolk County Council (SCC) are looking to appoint a selection of learning organisations and training providers to supply a range of Skills Bootcamps across a Norfolk and Suffolk geography during the financial year 2024/25. SCC will be the contract holders and, working closely alongside Norfolk County Council, will act as a consortium for ongoing programme development, monitoring and reporting throughout the year to ensure that delivery meets and addresses local needs as well as the funding criteria and requirements of the Department for Education. The Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamp Programme will provide a range of training courses (up to 16 weeks in length) aligned directly with the recruitment and skills needs of employers. The award of contracts is subject to receipt by Suffolk County Council of funding from the Department for Education for the 24/25 Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamp Programme. Initial Contract Period is from 10th May 2024 to 30th September 2025 with the option to extend for up to 12 months (Extension of contract for a second year of delivery in 2025/26 will be dependent on additional funding being made available by the Department for Education and delivery in 2024/25) This period includes: - Delivery of 24/25 bootcamps up until March 2025 - Period up to end of September 2025 in which to collect data and evidence of outcome Potential year 2 extension would also cover: - Delivery of 25/26 bootcamps up until March 2026 - Period up to end of September 2026 in which to collect data and evidence of outcome The total maximum funding available across the total of all 7 lots is PS4.4m (including the extension period). The deadline for submissions is 5th April 2024 at 12noon. Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc1f3d7-d067-4963-9afb-212768a35a73 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2024 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc1f3d7-d067-4963-9afb-212768a35a73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc1f3d7-d067-4963-9afb-212768a35a73
  8th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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