--- title: "Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework - Lots 1, 19, 21, 22,23" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06677e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06677e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06677e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06677e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-11" --- # Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework - Lots 1, 19, 21, 22,23 Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06677e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06677e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06677e.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is inviting bids for its Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework, encompassing Lots 1, 19, 21, 22, and 23. This tender, classified under education and training services, aims to deliver skills bootcamp training in the Solent region as part of the Skills for Life Programme. The procurement process, utilising the open method, is currently at the tender stage with an accelerated timeline for submissions due by 23 March 2026. The bootcamps are scheduled to run from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2033, focusing on construction, welding, facilities management, and AI business transformation. The Portsmouth City Council serves as the buyer and the location for all bootcamps is in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ3 region. This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in construction, solar installation, welding, facilities management, and AI business transformation. It encourages collaboration between training providers and employers, aiming to upskill individuals from various sectors. Businesses catering to SMEs will find this tender particularly appealing due to its focus on quality assessment and the potential for recurring opportunities through Portsmouth City Council's framework re-opening. With a total framework value of £500,000, this procurement offers considerable potential for organisations committed to innovative skill development and enhancing workforce capabilities. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council is reopening the Skills Bootcamp Framework for the purposes of inviting further bids for Lots 1, 19 and 21 and for including new Lots 22 - 23 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. The Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced training providers to develop in partnership with employers, and deliver Skills Bootcamps at Level 2 to level 5 in: 1. Construction - Solar 19. Construction 1 - Entry to Site 21. Welding 22. Facilities Management 23. AI Business Transformation ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Construction Solar 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. Lot 19 - Construction - Entry to Site Bootcamp to focus on re-skilling and upskilling to provide new entrants into the Construction Sector into Junior roles. All Skills Bootcamps should include the Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction Environment and the CSCS Green Card, including booking the test and applying for the card on the learner's behalf (Including any necessary re-sits to enable learners to achieve). We would also expect Traffic Marshall/Banksman Training, Manual Handling, Training to support these individuals to engage with Construction Agencies and also work within the HMRC Construction Industry Scheme. 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. Lot 21 - Welding This bootcamp is to focus on upskilling and reskilling individuals to enter a Welding role and could include: * Health and Safety, MCQ test, CAD plus hand fitting project * Intro to welding - tools, setup, basic techniques * Welding defects and testing, continued development * Advanced positions, understanding WPS and test prep * Weld test practice under simulated test conditions * Weld coding test * MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG 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. Lot 22 - Construction Facilities Management Skills Bootcamp is for individuals that are currently working within the facilities sector who are looking to upskill themselves. Employers who are looking to upskill their facilities team can also enrol their staff. To cover the following topics - Asbestos Awareness, Legionella Awareness, First Aid, COSHH Awareness, Risk Assessments, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, Painting and Decorating (Preparing, cutting in and patch work), Plastering, Repairing Tiling, Safe Use of Power Tools (including some basic woodwork). 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. Lot 23 - AI Business Transformation This Skills Bootcamp is for individuals from all employment backgrounds but it is expected the majority of learners will either be self-employed or employed and will be co-funded Skills Bootcamp to cover the following topics - AI Overview and Introduction to AI Tools, How AI is Transforming Business and Prompt Engineering / Design, Application of AI in Business, AI-Driven Business Transformation Opportunities. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021899-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2033 | | Recurrence | 2033-06-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £438,000 | | 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 ## Release History - 11 Mar 2026 at 15:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021899-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021899-2026 11th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home ## 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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