DWP Skills Bootcamps
Description: 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 (read more...)
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.