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title: "Project - 5910 - DfE - Wave 3 Skills Bootcamps Lot 1 - Digital Core - ITT_1141 (con_15377)"
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# Project - 5910 - DfE - Wave 3 Skills Bootcamps Lot 1 - Digital Core - ITT_1141 (con_15377)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030e27

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement of Skills Bootcamps under Wave 3, with the latest contract awarded for Lot 1 - Digital Core. The contracting authority is based in London, UK. The procurement stage was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 2022-11-09. The total contract value is £875,749.80.

This tender for Digital Core Skills Bootcamps presents opportunities for both large and small businesses in the education and training services sector. Companies well-suited to compete are those with expertise in delivering digital training programmes. The procurement method was an open accelerated restricted procedure. The awarded suppliers include THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH. The contract was awarded based on quality criteria (60%) and price (40%).

## Notice

The design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the issued requirement specification.

### Lot Information

Lot Lot 1 – Digital Core

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

Renewal: A Contract with a Provider may, at the sole discretion of the Authority, be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. Any extension will be subject to funding approval in subsequent years and government priorities for skills.

Lot Lot 2 – Digital Bespoke

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

Renewal: sdg

Lot Lot 3 – Technical Core

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

Renewal: A Contract with a Provider may, at the sole discretion of the Authority, be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. Any extension will be subject to funding approval in subsequent years and government priorities for skills.

Lot Lot 4 – Technical Bespoke

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

Renewal: A Contract with a Provider may, at the sole discretion of the Authority, be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. Any extension will be subject to funding approval in subsequent years and government priorities for skills.

Lot Lot 5 - Construction

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

Renewal: A Contract with a Provider may, at the sole discretion of the Authority, be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. Any extension will be subject to funding approval in subsequent years and government priorities for skills.

Lot Lot 6 - Pathway to Accelerated Apprenticeships

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

Renewal: A Contract with a Provider may, at the sole discretion of the Authority, be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. Any extension will be subject to funding approval in subsequent years and government priorities for skills.

Lot Lot 7 – Green Skills

The Authority's key objective is to deliver a commercial solution which achieves the 'Skills Bootcamps' policy aims, efficiency and value for money by using industry best practice approaches to training design and delivery which demonstrate benefits in terms of learner participation and outcomes, cost, innovation, operational resilience and meets the timescales for implementation prescribed. The Authority wishes to procure the Services, the primary purpose of which is to support design, development and implement delivery of Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in the requirements specification. The Authority intends to award a number of Contracts to the Potential Provider(s) that offers the Most Economically Advantageous Tender in the opinion of the Authority (as determined through the application of the Evaluation Methodology). This procurement is for seven separate Lots. Potential Providers can bid into more than one Lot but must not attempt to bid for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots. If Potential Providers submit bids for the same Skills Bootcamp in different Lots, the Authority reserves the right to use its discretion to decide which Lot to include this bid in and which Lot to exclude it from, as it sees fit. Note. the Authority will require Potential Providers to complete an SSQ as part of the procurement. ONLY 1 SSQ response is required, whether Potential Providers bid for one Lot or multiple Lots. See Attachment containing 'Core Subject Areas' & suggested possible 'Skills Bootcamp Subjects' in relation to this Lot.

Renewal: A Contract with a Provider may, at the sole discretion of the Authority, be extended for a further period of up to 12 months. Any extension will be subject to funding approval in subsequent years and government priorities for skills.

Lot 1 - Digital Core - ITT_1141 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Digital Core Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

Lot 2 - Digital Bespoke - ITT_1142 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Digital Bespoke Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

Lot 3 - Technical Core - ITT_1143 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Technical Core Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

Lot 4 - Technical Bespoke - ITT_1144 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Technical Bespoke Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

Lot 5 - Construction - ITT_1145 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Construction Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

Lot 6 - Accelerated Apprenticeships - ITT_1146 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Accelerated Apprenticeship Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

Lot 7 -Green Skills - ITT_1147 (Multiple Contracts)

The design, development and implement delivery of Green Skills Bootcamps across England as defined in each requirement specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031745-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £68,089,785 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 56 |
| Supplier names | 1ST2 ACHIEVE TRAINING; APPRENTIFY; BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE; BACK 2 WORK COMPLETE TRAINING; BC ARCH; CAPITA; CAPSLOCK EDUCATION; CHALLENGE-TRG SKILLS; COGRAMMAR; CONSTRUCTION HELP LINE; COVENTRY COLLEGE; DATA AND MARKETING ASSOCIATION; DIAMOND PEOPLE (NE; EASTLEIGH COLLEGE; FELIGRACE; FIREBRAND TRAINING; GATESHEAD COLLEGE; GEN II ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING; GENII ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING; GREENDALE; INTERTRAIN; IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS; JUST IT TRAINING; LEARNING CURVE GROUP; LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP; LOCAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT; MAKERS ACADEMY; MASTERED STUDIOS; MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT; NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR ADVANCED TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE; NORTHCODERS; NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - LONDON; OPENCLASSROOMS; P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL; QA; RAYTHEON SYSTEMS; SCHOOL OF CODE; SKILL STEP GROUP; SKILLS TRAINING; TECH LANCASTER; THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE; THE DEVELOPER ACADEMY; THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER; THE GROWTH; THE LANDING AT MEDIACITYUK; THE SKILLS NETWORK; THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH; THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM; THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE; THELIGHTBULB; THINK EMPLOYMENT; TRILOGY EDUCATION SERVICES; TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL; UPSKILL DIGITAL; WE ARE DIGITAL TRAINING; WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2022 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031745-2022
- 27 Oct 2022 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030415-2022
- 27 Oct 2022 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030413-2022
- 27 Oct 2022 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030412-2022
- 27 Oct 2022 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030410-2022
- 27 Oct 2022 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030405-2022
- 27 Oct 2022 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030403-2022
- 27 Oct 2022 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030372-2022
- 29 Sep 2022 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027400-2022
- 29 Sep 2022 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027398-2022
- 29 Sep 2022 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027397-2022
- 29 Sep 2022 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027395-2022
- 29 Sep 2022 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027392-2022
- 29 Sep 2022 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027390-2022
- 29 Sep 2022 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027381-2022
- 21 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001934-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

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