---
title: "Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps (2027/2028)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069992"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps (2027/2028)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069992

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## Summary

The upcoming tender titled "Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps (2027/2028)" is being organised by Suffolk County Council, in collaboration with Norfolk County Council, and focuses on delivering education and training services. This procurement process is at the planning stage, with a projected start date of 1st April 2027. The programme, subject to government funding, intends to provide a range of Skills Bootcamps tailored to the workforce and skill requirements of employers in the regions of UKH14, UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17. The planned contract is valued at £1.5 million net, with a gross value of £1.8 million, and the procurement method will explore the market further through pre-market engagement. Key dates include a future notice date set for 1st December 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those who specialise in providing learning and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. By securing a position as a service provider for the Skills Bootcamps, organisations can significantly enhance their market presence and contribute to addressing regional skills gaps. The tender also offers potential contract renewals, thereby enabling sustained business growth and long-term partnerships with public authorities in this strategic national initiative.

## Notice

Using Government funding, provided by the Department for Work and Pensions, Suffolk County Council are looking to appoint a selection of learning and training providers to deliver a range of Skills Bootcamps to contract delivery of Skills Bootcamps across Norfolk and Suffolk. This programme is run in partnership with Norfolk County Council, but Suffolk County Council is the accountable body. This opportunity is subject to government funding being received for 2027/2028. The Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamp Programme will provide a range of training courses aligned directly with the recruitment and skills needs of employers. Route to market will be explored further in pre-market engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044719-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 05:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044719-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044719-2026
  15th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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