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title: "ESCC - DR - Skills Bootcamps"
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# ESCC - DR - Skills Bootcamps

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e3fc

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council is leading a comprehensive public procurement process titled "ESCC - DR - Skills Bootcamps," aimed at enhancing workforce skills through short vocational courses. The procurement falls under the education and training services industry category, with the main location of service delivery in the UKJ22 region, specifically around Lewes. The contract includes 17 lots, each a 1-year contract subject to extension, aligning with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 under the Light Touch Regime. The procurement method used is an open procedure with accelerated tendering, having a reduced tender period of 21 days. The contracts, valued at an estimated £7,074,150 excluding VAT, are to be funded and possibly extended depending upon performance and availability of funds. Key dates were set with the tender period closing on 12th March 2025, and contract awards commencing immediately after.

This procurement initiative presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in education and vocational training services. With the detailed focus on specific skills bootcamps across sectors such as Digital, Engineering, Land-Based, and Health & Social Care, businesses adept in these areas could substantially benefit by applying for multiple lots, as providers may bid for more than one but no more than eight lots. The wide range of specific skill sets required in different industry sectors makes this a suitable opportunity for organisations looking to expand their portfolio in vocational training solutions, particularly for older learners and those aiming to upgrade sector-specific skills in a rapidly changing job market.

## Notice

The delivery of Skills Bootcamps which are flexible short vocational courses designed to improve the skills of the workforce in key sectors. They are offered to adults aged 19 and over. There will be 17 lots in total to deliver specific learning provision in the vocational areas listed within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document (document 2). There are a total of 17 contracts that may be awarded. Each contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance. As stipulated in the specification, the Council is seeking one provider per lot. Providers may bid for more than one lot. No provider will be contracted to deliver more than a maximum of eight lots. Please refer to document 12 for information. Full details of the required Services are set out in the service specifications. The Council is conducting this procurement within the requirements of the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI2015/102). The process has a reduced tender period of 21 days (instead of the standard 28 days); and shall run as a single stage open tender. The Council reserves the right to not observe a standstill period. If the Council decides to observe a standstill period, the Commissioners will follow a 10-day standstill period which shall commence the day after the Commissioners send out notices confirming their decision to award the Contract. Following the completion of a 10-day standstill period, the Commissioners will award the Contract. This procurement is subject to confirmation of DfE Government Funding. If funding is reduced, suspended, reclaimed or withdrawn by Government, ESCC may choose to withdraw certain lots and/or reduce or modify the size of lots. The Estimated overall Procurement Value is PS7,074,150 (excluding VAT). The Estimated overall Procurement Value (including extensions) is based on 17 one-year contracts (which have a combined estimated total value of PS2,358,050.00 which is the total annual funding available) plus the option for the Council to enter into two further one-year extensions subject to funding. So, the 1 + 1 + 1 procurement has an Estimated overall Value (including extensions) of PS7,074,150 (PS2,358,050.00 x 3). Individual estimated contract values based on current funding indications can be found in document 13. Should not all Lots be awarded, the Council reserves the right but not an obligation to apportion any monies (from Lots not awarded) to the awarded Lots (subject to funding).

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Construction and the Built Environment (made up of three Skills Bootcamps)

This lot is made up of three Skills Bootcamps called:1A Construction and the Built environment (general), 1B Pathway to (Accelerated) Apprenticeship in Construction and the Built Environment; and 1C Entry to labouring in construction sector. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 2 - Construction and the Built Environment (made up of one Skills Bootcamp)

This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Green Skills in Construction & the Built Environment. Please see the specification for more information about this lot. Additional information: Lot 2 - Construction and the Built Environment (made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Construction and the Built Environment: Green Skills in Construction & the Built Environment Estimated Value excluding VAT: PS432,000

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 3 - Engineering and Manufacturing (Made up of two Skills Bootcamps)

This lot is made up of two Skills Bootcamps called: 3A Engineering and Manufacturing (General); and 3B Introduction to engineering and manufacturing. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 4 - Engineering and Manufacturing (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)

This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Electric Vehicle- EV installation. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 5 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)

This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Adobe Creative Cloud. Please see the specification for more information about this lot. Additional information: Lot 5 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Digital Skills: Adobe Creative Cloud Estimated Value excluding VAT: PS868,500

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 6 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)

This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Digital Marketing. Please see the specification for more information about this lot. Additional information: Lot 6 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp).The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Digital Skills: Digital Marketing Skills Estimated value excluding VAT: PS859,500

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 7 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)

This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Digital Video Skills. Please see the specification for more information about this lot. Additional information: Lot 7 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Digital Skills: Digital Video Skills Estimated value excluding VAT: PS429,750

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 8 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)

This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Cyber security. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 9 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)

This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Digital Analytics. Please see the specification for more information about this lot. Additional information: Lot 9 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Digital Skills: Digital Analytics Estimated value excluding VAT: PS258,000

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 10 - Education and Early Years (Made up of two Skills Bootcamps)

This lot is made up of two Skills Bootcamps called: 10A Early Years/Childminding; and 10B Teaching Assistants. Please see the specification for more information about this lot. Additional information: Lot 10 - Education and Early Years (Made up of two Skills Bootcamps). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Education & Early Years: Early Years/Childminding and Teaching Assistants Estimated value excluding VAT: PS570,000

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 11 - Land-Based (Made up of three Skills Bootcamps)

This lot is made up of three Skills Bootcamps called: 11A Forestry & Arboriculture, 11B Amenity Horticulture; and 11C Construction Landscaping. Please see the specification for more information about this lot. Additional information: Lot 11 - Land-Based (Made up of three Skills Bootcamps). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Land Based Sector: Forestry & Arboriculture, Amenity Horticulture and Construction Landscaping Estimated value excluding VAT: PS439,200

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 12 - Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)

This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Wine. Please see the specification for more information about this lot. Additional information: Lot 12 - Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Land Based Sector: Wine Estimated value excluding VAT: PS156,000

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 13 - Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)

This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Animal Care. Please see the specification for more information about this lot. Additional information: Lot 13 - Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Land Based Sector: Animal Care Estimated value excluding VAT: PS183,600

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 14 - Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)

This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Butchery. Please see the specification for more information about this lot. Additional information: Lot 14 - Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Land Based Sector: Butchery Estimated value excluding VAT: PS112,500

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 15 - Business and Administration (Made up of two Skills Bootcamp)

This lot is made up of two Skills Bootcamp called: 15A Leadership and project management; and 15B Business Management. Please see the specification for more information about this lot. Additional information: Lot 15 - Business and Administration (Made up of two Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Business & Administration: Leadership & Project Management and Business Management. Estimated value excluding VAT: PS518,400

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 16 - Hospitality (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)

This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Catering. Please see the specification for more information about this lot. Additional information: Lot 16 - Hospitality (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Hospitality: Catering Estimated value excluding VAT: PS192,000.

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

Lot 17 - Health and Social Care (Made up of two Skills Bootcamps)

This lot is made up of two Skills Bootcamps called: 17A Health and Social Care; and 17B Pharmacy. Please see the specification for more information about this lot. Additional information: Lot 17 - Health and Social Care (Made up of two Skills Bootcamps). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Health & Social Care: Health & Social Care and Pharmacy Estimated value excluding VAT: PS432,000

Options: The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.

Renewal: The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054142-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,074,150 |
| Lots value | £7,074,150 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,019,450 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE PROCESS DIGITAL; EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP; PLUMPTON COLLEGE; SKILLS PROVIDER; TECHNATIVE DIGITAL; WHITEHEAD-ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054142-2025
- 19 Feb 2025 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005847-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?s=Manual
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73074e77-dc7c-4101-9845-d412d50fd852
- https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005847-2025

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