--- title: "Solent Skills Bootcamp" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ee0e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ee0e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ee0e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ee0e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-08" --- # Solent Skills Bootcamp Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ee0e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ee0e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ee0e.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth City Council, on behalf of the Solent LEP, has issued a tender titled "Solent Skills Bootcamp" in the services category. The tender aims to award contracts to training providers for skills development in various sectors such as digital marketing, care, hospitality, maritime transport, creative management, green skills, and software development. This procurement opportunity aligns with the Solent Local Skills Improvement Plan and is part of the Skills for Life Programme. The total value of the contracts is £2,160,000, with individual lots available for specific skill areas. The tender submission deadline is 8th September 2023. This tender by the Portsmouth City Council offers opportunities for training providers to contribute to skills development in the Solent region. Businesses specializing in education and training services, particularly in the areas of digital marketing, care services, hospitality, and software development, are well-suited to compete for the various lots available. The successful bidders will play a crucial role in enhancing the talent base in the Solent region and supporting the long-term economic strategy outlined by the Department for Education and the Solent 2050 vision. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council, on behalf of the Solent LEP are looking to award contracts to suitably qualified and experienced training providers to develop and deliver The Solent Skills Bootcamps across seven priority subject areas that include Digital marketing, Care, Hospitality, Maritime Transport and Logistics, Creative Management, Green skills, and Software development. The priority subject areas are aligned to the Solent Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) prepared by the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce (CoC) as the designated employer representative body for the Solent region by the DfE in August 2022. This is an opportunity to deliver Skills Bootcamp training across the Solent as part of a series of skills interventions under the Skills for Life Programme. Skills Bootcamps are funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and will assist in the achievement of the Solent 2050 strategy to develop a world class talent base, helping people at all stages of their career build the skills they need. ### Lot Information Digital Marketing Digital Marketing: which could include SEO, Digital advertising, Marketing/analytics, Website design and development, Market research and Competitor analysis. Options: Dependent on funding the Skills Bootcamp may be extended to cover 24/25, the value will increase accordingly. Digital - Software development Software development: which could include HTML, CSS, Javascript, API's, Databases, React, and Cloud hosting. Options: Dependent on funding the Skills Bootcamp may be extended to cover 24/25, the value will increase accordingly. Maritime, Transport and Logistics Maritime, Transport and Logistics: which could include Forklift training, Ground handling, Health and safety, Inventory and warehousing, Customer service, Procurement, Supply chain and Customs and border processes. Options: Dependent on funding the Skills Bootcamp may be extended to cover 24/25, the value will increase accordingly. Care services Care services: which could include Codes of practice, Care plans, Professional boundaries, Compliance and regulations, Communication, Safeguarding and Health and safety. Options: Dependent on funding the Skills Bootcamp may be extended to cover 24/25, the value will increase accordingly. Creative Management Creative Management: which could include Motivational techniques, HR/legal requirements, building relationships and stakeholder Management, Communication, developing a strategy, Finance, Self-Management and Decision making. Options: Dependent on funding the Skills Bootcamp may be extended to cover 24/25, the value will increase accordingly. Green skills Green skills: which could include Installation, Maintenance, Energy efficiency, Water regulations and Unvented hot water systems. Options: Dependent on funding the Skills Bootcamp may be extended to cover 24/25, the value will increase accordingly. Catering and hospitality Catering and Hospitality: which could include Team motivation and customer service quality, financial operations, Operating procedures, Risk management, Productivity, Communication and Products and brand awareness. Options: Dependent on funding the Skills Bootcamp may be extended to cover 24/25, the value will increase accordingly. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023138-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,160,000 | | Lots value | £1,080,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2023 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023138-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home - https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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