--- title: "UPN-00266 Skills Bootcamps" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b02d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b02d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b02d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b02d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-09" --- # UPN-00266 Skills Bootcamps Buyer: THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b02d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b02d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b02d.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority is seeking to procure services under the contract titled "UPN-00266 Skills Bootcamps". This tender belongs to the services industry category, focusing on secondary, higher, adult, and other educational services, as well as training services. The procurement is managed via an open procedure, with submissions expected to be made electronically in English. The contract encompasses multiple lots that cover a wide range of sectors including Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Digital Technologies, Logistics and Transportation, and Creative sectors. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 14th July 2026, following an enquiry period closing on 24th June 2026. The tender conference will be held on 15th June 2026. The Skills Bootcamps initiative offers expansive business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in education and training services. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate due to their suitability for the contract. Each lot allows bidders to leverage regional employment and training needs, thereby aligning service offerings with industry requirements. With a total contract value projected at £13.7 million, awarded suppliers can gain substantial market presence across the UK. Notably, suppliers have the chance to bid on a maximum of two lots, facilitating competitive yet diverse engagement in the skills development sector. ## Notice The Service being procured is Skills Bootcamps. These are being commissioned on behalf of the Authority. The Authority's strategic outcome(s) focuses on bringing together local employers, skills providers and other stakeholders to help residents to develop the skills they need to achieve their potential. The Authority's Skills Bootcamp Programme is an initiative designed to provide high-quality, intensive training tailored to meet the needs of regional employers and deliver in-demand skills aligned with industry standards. The Programme is implemented by the Authority and is funded by the Government (currently funded through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Contract Sharing: Should your organisation wish to share its details with other suppliers as part of this procurement, with a view to forming connection/ potential consortiums, please complete the MS Form below and ensure you read the associated instructions. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614Ek-vJoiKDjThDvL-itW31WqdUN00xOVQyMFdEWTJXNUMyNFBMVlBDN1g1MC4u Tender Conference Details: Once a Tenderer has registered their interest in the opportunity, the Authority will provide details of how to attend the Tender Conference. The date of the Tender Conference will be Monday 15th June, 2026. Please note, places will be limited to two employees per organisation. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Advanced Manufacturing Lot 1: Advanced Manufacturing (refer to ITT) Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months Lot 10: Digital Technologies - Workplace Skills Lot 10: Digital Technologies - Workplace Skills (refer to ITT) Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months Lot 11: Logistics and Transportation Lot 11: Logistics and Transportation (refer to ITT) Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months Lot 12: Leadership and Management Lot 12: Leadership and Management (refer to ITT) Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months Lot 2: Clean Energy Industries Lot 2: Clean Energy Industries (refer to ITT) Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months Lot 3: Construction - Design, Planning, and Leadership Lot 3: Construction - Design, Planning, and Leadership (refer to ITT) Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months Lot 4: Construction - Onsite Lot 4: Construction - Onsite (refer to ITT) Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months Lot 5: Creative - Screen Lot 5: Creative - Screen (refer to ITT) Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months Lot 6: Creative - Production Lot 6: Creative - Production (refer to ITT) Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months Lot 7: Creative - Leadership and Management Lot 7: Creative - Leadership and Management (refer to ITT) Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months Lot 8: Digital Technologies - AI Lot 8: Digital Technologies - AI (refer to ITT) Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months Lot 9: Digital Technologies - Technical Lot 9: Digital Technologies - Technical (refer to ITT) Options: 18 months + up to 18 Months Renewal: 18 Months + up to 18 Months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054347-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,700,000 | | Lots value | £13,700,000 | | 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 | THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 13:45 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054347-2026 - 8 Jun 2026 at 15:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053957-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054347-2026 9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053957-2026 8th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614Ek-vJoiKDjThDvL-itW31WqdUN00xOVQyMFdEWTJXNUMyNFBMVlBDN1g1MC4u - https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/4613254620319-Registering-with-a-Supplier-Portal - https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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