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title: "DWP Skills Bootcamps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e15c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-11"
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# DWP Skills Bootcamps

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e15c

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## Summary

Shropshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process involving the commissioning of DWP Skills Bootcamps. These bootcamps are designed to provide flexible training programmes targeted at developing sector-specific skills that align with employer needs. The procurement activity, classified under the services category, focuses on vocational training services within the UKG22 region, aligned with sub-central government public authority requirements. As part of preliminary market engagement, the council invites feedback from potential suppliers to inform the procurement strategy. Business representatives interested in contributing are encouraged to complete a survey by 31st August 2026. The council aims to refine the official tender announcement, expected in December 2026, for contract commencement by April 2027.

This planning stage offers significant growth opportunities for training service providers, particularly those specialising in critical sectors facing skills shortages. Businesses providing innovative and flexible training solutions that align with emerging market demands are well-suited to engage with this opportunity. The potential scope of work includes devising training programmes that not only equip adults with in-demand skills but also advance workforce capabilities within the specified region. As such, organisations with proven expertise in vocational training and successful collaborations with employers will likely find this procurement process beneficial for strategic growth and community impact.

## Notice

Please note: This is not a call for competition and does not form part of any procurement process. Shropshire Council is exploring the commissioning of DWP Skills Bootcamp delivery across a range of priority sectors to support residents into employment and help employers address local skills shortages. The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand provider capacity, delivery models and market appetite before determining the final procurement approach. The information gathered will inform the development of the specification, lot structure and procurement strategy. Skills Bootcamps are flexible training programmes designed to help adults develop sector-specific skills that are in demand by employers. They typically support learners to gain new skills, progress into employment, or advance within their current role. Skills Bootcamps are developed in partnership with employers to help address local workforce needs and skills shortages.

### Planning Information

Shropshire Council is exploring the commissioning of DWP Skills Bootcamp delivery across a range of priority sectors to support residents into employment and help employers address local skills shortages. The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand provider capacity, delivery models and market appetite before determining the final procurement approach.
The information gathered will inform the development of the specification, lot structure and procurement strategy.
Please complete the questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWPSkillsbootcampsmarketengagement by no later than 31st August 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076238-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY3 8HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Porthill |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG22 Shropshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 12:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076238-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076238-2026
  11th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWPSkillsbootcampsmarketengagement

## Provenance

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