--- title: "Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050457" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050457" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050457.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050457.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-30" --- # Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050457 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050457) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050457.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council, representing the Solent Growth Partnership, has concluded the "Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework," a public procurement initiative targeting a critical need for skills development across the Solent region. This initiative falls within the realm of training services and involves a Light Touch Framework allowing multiple suppliers and lots. The contracting phase of this open procedure was completed on 30 May 2025. The framework, backed by the Department for Education and part of the Skills for Life Programme, is set to last for eight years, starting from June 12, 2025, with training delivery across various sectors including maritime, construction, and hydrogen/low carbon. The tender features substantial funding, estimated at £24 million over its term, with calls under the framework like Wave 6 valued up to £3,195,000 for the initial phase alone. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for training providers with strong community ties and industry networks in the Solent region. It invites contributions from both small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations that specialise in sectors like digital, engineering, and green skills. By plugging into this framework, businesses can align with strategic regional priorities such as addressing acute skills shortages, and recruitment challenges, while reinforcing their market positioning. Companies capable of offering innovative training solutions, fostering collaborations or consortia models, and demonstrating value for money will find themselves well-positioned to benefit and contribute to the Solent’s long-term prosperity strategy. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council (the Contracting Authority), on behalf of the Solent Growth Partnership, has awarded a Light Touch Framework (multi-lot, multi-supplier) to provide Skills Bootcamp Training. 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 Growth and Prosperity Strategy to develop a world class talent base, helping people at all stages of their career build the skills they need. In this regard, suitably qualified and experienced training providers have been appointed a place on the Framework to develop and deliver Skills Bootcamps to help us achieve the Solent Growth and Prosperity Strategy and in particular the people priority of "Confident, prosperous and healthy". This is underpinned by 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. Solent Skills bootcamps should seek to address the gaps within the local skills system supporting employers with current and future local skills needs. The most recent Solent Local Skills Report (2022) identifies a range of skills needs for the Solent and highlighted critical issues surrounding acute skills shortage and recruitment challenges experienced across many of the Solent's key employment sectors. The successful training providers have demonstrated an understanding of the Solent and have an extensive community reach and strong industry networks. The Framework will be re-opened for new entrants at the Council's discretion. Circumstances in which this may occur could be if new Lots are included, if further funding is received or if suppliers opt to leave the Framework. The Framework is split into 18 Lots as laid in this Notice The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon The first call-offs under the Framework will be for Wave 6 of Skills Bootcamp. A budget ceiling of PS3,195,000 (excluding VAT) is set for this work. The values given against each Lot in this Notice is for Wave 6 only. Over the lifetime of the Framework, subject to additional funding, the total value is estimated at PS24 million, however no guarantee can be made in respect of the accuracy of this estimate or any guarantee of future spend via the Framework. The estimated value could also increase subject to new Lots being introduced or additional funds being made available for current or future funders. The Framework term will be for 8 years. Call-off contract durations will vary depending on funding, details will be provided at the point of call-off. ### Lot Information Construction - Solar installation bootcamp training Construction - Solar installation training could include content such as different roofing types, scenarios, PV modules, industry standards, technology, battery storage. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Engineering and Manufacturing: Marine Electrician bootcamp training Engineering and Manufacturing: Marine Electrician training could include content such as H&S electricity at work, terminology, ISO standards, RCR, fixings, cable management, navigation equipment, transducers, bonding. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Engineering and Manufacturing: Boat building bootcamp training Engineering and Manufacturing: Boat building training could include content such as moulding, plastics, fit out, composites, painting and finishing, rigging, chandlery and cordage. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Digital: Digital Marketing bootcamp training Digital: Digital Marketing training could include content such as SEO, advertising, marketing and analytics, web design, market research, competitor analysis. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Digital: Software development bootcamp training Digital: Software development training to include - HTML, CSS, JavaScript, API's, databases, react, cloud computing. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Digital: Artificial Intelligence (AI) bootcamp training Digital: AI course content - machine learning, methods and applications, data visitation, ethical aspects, professional standards. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Sales, marketing and procurement: Business development, Sales and Account Management bootcamp training Sales, marketing and procurement: Business development, Sales and Account Management training course content could include sales planning and target, customer engagement, needs analysis, propose and present solutions, gathering intelligence, closing sales, negotiating. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Creative and design: Creative business skills bootcamp training Creative and design: Creative business skills training course content could include motivation techniques, HR/legal, building relationships, communication, finance, self-Management, decision making. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Creative and Design: Screen Skills bootcamp training Creative and Design: Screen Skills training course content could include project management basics in screen, film and HETV, games development, visual effects, live production and broadcasting, creative software. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Creative and design: Gaming bootcamp training Creative and design: Gaming training course content could include understanding the industry, platforms, business planning, running a business, market research, stakeholder engagement. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Business and administration: Project Manager bootcamp training Business and administration: Project Manager training course content - lifecycle delivery, review and analyse, stakeholder engagement, prepare documents and diagrams, plan resources, quality management systems Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Education and Early years: Early years practitioner bootcamp training Education and Early years: Early years practitioner training course content could include safeguarding, SEND, multi-agency working, relationships with parents, how children learn, use of play, children's differing needs. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Transport and Logistics: Logistics bootcamp training Transport and Logistics: Logistics training course content could include inventory and warehousing, customs, procurement, supply chain, customer service, border processes. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Care - NHS Healthcare support worker bootcamp training Care - NHS Healthcare support worker training course content could include legislation, person centred care, duty of care, wellbeing, medication, signs and symptoms, communication, infection prevention, PPE. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Care: Adult Health and Social Care bootcamp training Care: Adult Health and Social Care training course content could include codes of practise, leadership, professional boundaries, compliance and regulations, communication, H&S. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Hospitality: Hospitality Team member bootcamp training Hospitality: Hospitality Team member training course content could include assemble and serve a range of food and beverages to customers, ensuring a seamless and quality customer experience, reception, housekeeping. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Green Skills: Sustainability and net zero bootcamp training Green Skills: Sustainability and net zero training course content could include change management, metrics, performance, stakeholder relationships, negotiating, ethical risks, quality assurance. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon Retail: retailer bootcamp training Retail: retailer training course content could include - advise on and sell products and services in a customer-centric retail environment. This includes creating an accessible and well-presented environment. Options: The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are: a) Maritime b) Construction c) Hydrogen/Low carbon ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028811-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 May 2025 | | Contract period | 11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2033 | | Recurrence | 2033-04-16 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,195,000 | | Awards value | £24,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 30 | | Supplier names | ARTSWORK; BREAKTHROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE; CITY EYE; CODE INSTITUTE; DIGITAL PENINSULA NETWORK; FAREPORT TRAINING ORGANISATION; GAME ACADEMY; GET SKILLS EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING; HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE; HTP APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE; I & F; I N F I N I T Y 27; INTERTRAIN; ITCHEN SIXTH FORM COLLEGE; KIWI & YUZU; LET ME PLAY; MASTERED STUDIOS; MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; PETERBOROUGH ENVIRONMENT CITY TRUST; PRIMED TALENT; PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SOLUTIONS; REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT; SHOOTS TRAINING; SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP; THE DEVELOPER ACADEMY; THE REAL CONSULTANCY; THE SKILLS NETWORK; UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION; YTKO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 30 May 2025 at 13:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028811-2025 - 17 Apr 2025 at 09:39 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015801-2025 - 16 Apr 2025 at 15:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015676-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028811-2025 30th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015801-2025 17th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015676-2025 16th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home ## Notice URLs - http://infinity27.com - http://iwcollege.ac.uk - http://mastered.com - http://www.artswork.org.uk - http://www.city-eye.co.uk - http://www.gameacademy.co/ - http://www.hgvc.co.uk - http://www.htp.ac.uk - http://www.itchen.ac.uk - http://www.momentumgroup.org.uk - http://www.pect.org.uk - http://www.pertemps.co.uk - http://www.peta.co.uk - http://www.port.ac.uk/ - http://www.protrain-solutions.co.uk - http://www.thedeveloperacademy.com - http://www.therealconsultancycompany.com - http://www.theskillsnetwork.com - http://www.wearebreakthrough.co.uk - http://www.ytko.com - http://www.yuzutraining.co.uk - https://lmp-group.co.uk/ - https://realisetraining.com/ - https://shcg.ac.uk/ - https://shootstraining.co.uk/ - https://skills4pharmacy.co.uk/ - https://theinternationaleducationgroup.org/ - https://www.codeinstitute.net/ - https://www.digitalpeninsula.org - https://www.enterprise4all.co.uk/ - https://www.fareport.co.uk/ - https://www.getsetuk.co.uk/ - https://www.hsdc.ac.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ - https://www.primedtalent.com/ - https://www.railway-training-courses.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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