---
title: "BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps (Round 4) - Lot 11 Early Years"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06055d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-14"
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# BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps (Round 4) - Lot 11 Early Years

Buyer: BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06055d

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## Summary

Brighton and Hove City Council successfully concluded the procurement process for the "BHCC DH Skills Bootcamps (Round 4) - Lot 11 Early Years" project, which is part of the Skills for Life Programme. This initiative focuses on providing early years skills bootcamp training services across Brighton & Hove. The procurement falls under the "education and training services" category and was conducted using a direct procurement method without competition, classified as a light touch regime. The contract was awarded to Next Step Apprenticeships, covering the period from 1st January 2026 to 30th September 2026, with potential extensions up to September 2028. This opportunity aims to address skill gaps within the region as supported by the UK Public General Acts 2023.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for organisations specialising in educational services and skills training. SMEs with expertise in designing and delivering training programmes tailored to early years education would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The contract value amounts to £73,950, indicating a fair financial incentive to engage in delivering innovative training solutions within the community. Businesses can leverage this platform to establish a strong presence in the public sector, further expanding their services in related fields.

## Notice

Provision of Lot 11 Early Years Skills Bootcamp training across Brighton & Hove as part of a series of skills interventions under the Skills for Life Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002966-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HOVE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN3 3BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Central Hove |
| Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEXT STEP APPRENTICESHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 10:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002966-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002966-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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