---
title: "Skills Bootcamps - Entry to Labouring in the Construction Industry"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a16d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Skills Bootcamps - Entry to Labouring in the Construction Industry

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a16d

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the award for the "Skills Bootcamps - Entry to Labouring in the Construction Industry," with the contract focusing on improving local skills to address workforce shortages within the construction sector. This procurement, under the industry category of education and training services, was conducted using a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold value. The contract will be implemented in the UKJ22 region, encompassing the Lewes area, and involves the delivery of skills bootcamps with specific milestones to be achieved by 31st March 2027 and 30th September 2027. The procurement stage has moved from tender to award, with the contract being signed on 18th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised training providers and companies in the education sector aiming to expand their influence in the construction labour market. Businesses that offer training services, particularly those capable of delivering structured programmes to upskill workers, are well-suited to compete for such tenders. Companies like HGV Training Services Limited, an SME based in London, have already demonstrated success by securing this contract. New entrants or established entities seeking to leverage government contracts to grow their reach in top-priority sectors could benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is seeking experienced providers to deliver an Entry to Labouring Skills Bootcamp to support the development of local skills and help address workforce shortages within priority sectors. Funding paid against agreed delivery milestones. Delivery of Skills Bootcamps and achievement of Milestone 1 and Milestone 2 must be completed by the 31st March 2027. Providers must achieve Milestone 3 within six months after the training has finished and no later than the 30th September 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047961-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HGV TRAINING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047961-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047961-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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