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title: "Post-16 Digital Skills Centre"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-08"
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# Post-16 Digital Skills Centre

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c6c3

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## Summary

South Gloucestershire Council has completed its procurement process for the "Post-16 Digital Skills Centre" project, a specialised initiative aimed at providing creative technology-focused alternative education for post-16 learners, particularly those with Education, Health and Care Plans. Located in Bristol, this procurement falls under the education and training services category, with the procurement stage being in the award phase as of 8th July 2026. The procurement method employed was a direct award to BoomSatsuma Specialist Provision Limited, following a market test that determined this organisation as capable of meeting the specific service requirements. The contract, valued at approximately £657,402, spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with potential for a one-year extension and additional options for customised learner support.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in educational services, specifically those involved with creative and technology-focused learning environments. Businesses that excel in supporting neurodiverse learners or those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs could leverage this contract to enhance their service portfolios. By engaging with a robust public authority like South Gloucestershire Council, such businesses can gain experience and expand their reach across several UK regions, ultimately fostering sustainable growth by catering to a niche market of educational provision that addresses the diverse needs of learners unable to thrive in mainstream settings.

## Notice

Contract Details * Subject Matter: * The Provider shall deliver a specialist, creative technology-focused post-16 alternative education provision, offering a structured but flexible programme tailored to learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who have been unable to engage in mainstream or traditional settings. * The provision shall operate at a maximum capacity of 20 commissioned places at any one time. Placements shall be managed on a rolling admission basis, enabling entry and exit throughout the academic year in accordance with agreed referral processes and individual need. * The provision is intended for learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and/or neurodiverse profiles who are not currently in education. It shall not be commissioned for learners with severe learning difficulties requiring provision typically delivered within specialist Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD) settings. * Estimated Value: PS657,402.00 over 2 years

### Procurement Information

The proposed contract is for the delivery of a further education (post 16 alternative provision) service. To test the market and identify potential capable providers, an Expressions of Interest (EOI) process was published via ProContract and open to the market. Although the alternative provision market is generally robust and continues to grow, the highly specific nature of this commission - namely a specialist, technology led creative post 16 offer - significantly reduced the number of providers capable of delivering the required service. Two organisations responded; however, following assessment of the submissions against the defined service requirements, BoomSatsuma was identified as the only provider able to meet and deliver the service as specified. As a result, meaningful competition could not be achieved.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064378-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £657,402 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS37 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell |
| Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOOMSATSUMA SPECIALIST PROVISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 15:19 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064378-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064378-2026
  8th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.boomsatsuma.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southglos.gov.uk/

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