--- title: "Skills Bootcamp - Wave 6" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05869d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05869d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05869d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05869d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE" published: "2025-08-12" --- # Skills Bootcamp - Wave 6 Buyer: BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05869d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05869d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05869d.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Calderdale is inviting quotations for the "Skills Bootcamp - Wave 6" procurement process. This initiative focuses on providing short-term training courses aimed at enhancing employability through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Skills Connect programme. The programme is aligned with addressing skill shortages within the region, supporting the Council's Inclusive Economy Strategy and Employment and Skills Framework. The tender is currently active, with key sectors including Education and Training, Health and Social Work, and Other Community, Social, and Personal Services. The procurement process follows an open competition below the threshold with electronic submissions allowed. Businesses must submit their quotes by the deadline of 28th August 2025, with enquiries permissible until 21st August 2025. The procurement location is in the UKE44 region, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), by offering contracts in critical sectors such as Green Skills, Health and Social Care, and Civil Engineering. As the evaluation is based entirely on the quality of the submissions, businesses with innovative training solutions and a commitment to high standards can benefit greatly. By participating in this tender, companies can expand their services in adult training, contribute to local economic development, and establish strong links with local authorities and employers, fostering future business opportunities. This contract, with a total value of £360,000, could be a catalyst for businesses aiming to penetrate or expand their presence in the educational and social services industry sectors. ## Notice The Borough Council of Calderdale invites you to submit a Quote for the provision of short-term training courses (Skills Bootcamps) resulting in formal qualifications and employment opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, including guaranteed interviews, employment support, and active engagement with local employers. Skills Bootcamps are currently delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) as part of the Skills Connect programme from the Department for Education (DfE). Skills Connect is a fully funded, non-accredited adult training programme run by WYCA. It offers flexible courses equivalent to Level 2 and above and has been developed to address employer skills shortages within the region. It allows individuals to access higher-level employment opportunities or progression within their current employment. In Wave 6, WYCA has created the opportunity for Local Authorities (LAs) to manage borough-level programmes of activity. This allows the Council to tailor local delivery more precisely to meet local needs and opportunities in support of the Council's Inclusive Economy Strategy and the Employment and Skills Framework. The resource represents a significant investment across all three of the Council's priorities: reducing inequalities, supporting thriving towns, and promoting climate action. The resource will support the Council's borough-wide Vision 2034, particularly helping the Council become more resilient, talented, and enterprising. It will be deployed in a way that invests in those places and business sectors where people and businesses most need support. ### Lot Information Green Skills Green Skills (12 Learners). Health and Social Care Health and Social Care (24 Learners). Creative Digital Creative Digital (12 Learners). Early Years Early Years (12 Learners). Welding and Fabrication Welding and Fabrication (12 Learners). Civil Engineering Civil Engineering (8 Learners). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048219-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | Lots value | £360,000 | | 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 | BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE | | Locality | HALIFAX | | Post town | Halifax | | Postcode | HX1 1UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Calderdale | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Halifax | | Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2025 at 20:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048219-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048219-2025 12th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/viewtransaction.asp?TID=102350 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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