---
title: "Skills Bootcamps - Teaching Assistants"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a195"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a195.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Skills Bootcamps - Teaching Assistants

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a195

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is conducting a procurement process for the delivery of a "Skills Bootcamp - Teaching Assistants" in the region of the United Kingdom identified as UKJ22. The initiative aims to enhance local skills development and address workforce shortages in priority sectors. The contract, overseen by East Sussex College Group, is now in the award stage, with the completion of Milestone 1 and Milestone 2 required by 31st March 2027, and Milestone 3 by 30th September 2027. The procurement method employed is a limited competition, organised under a light-touch regime, specifically intended for education and training services. The contract period spans from 18th May 2026 to 30th September 2027, with a total contract value of £48,000, exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in developing and delivering skills bootcamps. Companies that can demonstrate a robust understanding of delivering educational programmes that meet specific milestones will be well-positioned to compete. Such contracts not only promise revenue generation but also allow businesses to engage at a local level, potentially opening avenues for future contracts within the public sector education niche. As a sub-central government authority, East Sussex County Council is a reliable contracting entity, ensuring stable and secure business growth potential for participating providers.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is seeking experienced providers to deliver a Teaching Assistant 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/048016-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| 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 | £48,000 |

## 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 | EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048016-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048016-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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