TENDER FOR SKILLS BOOTCAMPS PROVISION – WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
TENDER FOR SKILLS BOOTCAMPS PROVISION – WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Reference
UPN-00266
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £13,700,000 excluding VAT
- £16,440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
18 Months + up to 18 Months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
18 months + up to 18 Months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80200000 – Secondary education services
- 80300000 – Higher education services
- 80400000 – Adult and other education services
- 80500000 – Training services
Contract locations
- UK – United Kingdom
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Suppliers can bid for all 12 lots however, can only be awarded a maximum of 2. Please refer to Conditions of Tender document found within the ITT pack.
Lot 1. Lot 1: Advanced Manufacturing
Description
Lot 1: Advanced Manufacturing (refer to ITT)
Lot value (estimated)
- £702,000 excluding VAT
- £842,400 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 10. Lot 10: Digital Technologies – Workplace Skills
Description
Lot 10: Digital Technologies – Workplace Skills (refer to ITT)
Lot value (estimated)
- £931,700 excluding VAT
- £1,118,040 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 11. Lot 11: Logistics and Transportation
Description
Lot 11: Logistics and Transportation (refer to ITT)
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,600,075 excluding VAT
- £1,920,090 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 12. Lot 12: Leadership and Management
Description
Lot 12: Leadership and Management (refer to ITT)
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,470,000 excluding VAT
- £1,764,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2: Clean Energy Industries
Description
Lot 2: Clean Energy Industries (refer to ITT)
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,386,000 excluding VAT
- £1,663,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3: Construction – Design, Planning, and Leadership
Description
Lot 3: Construction – Design, Planning, and Leadership (refer to ITT)
Lot value (estimated)
- £790,000 excluding VAT
- £948,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4: Construction – Onsite
Description
Lot 4: Construction – Onsite (refer to ITT)
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,488,000 excluding VAT
- £1,785,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Lot 5: Creative – Screen
Description
Lot 5: Creative – Screen (refer to ITT)
Lot value (estimated)
- £539,200 excluding VAT
- £647,040 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Lot 6: Creative – Production
Description
Lot 6: Creative – Production (refer to ITT)
Lot value (estimated)
- £804,800 excluding VAT
- £965,760 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Lot 7: Creative – Leadership and Management
Description
Lot 7: Creative – Leadership and Management (refer to ITT)
Lot value (estimated)
- £888,000 excluding VAT
- £1,065,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Lot 8: Digital Technologies – AI
Description
Lot 8: Digital Technologies – AI (refer to ITT)
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,489,000 excluding VAT
- £1,786,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9. Lot 9: Digital Technologies – Technical
Description
Lot 9: Digital Technologies – Technical (refer to ITT)
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,611,225 excluding VAT
- £1,933,470 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1: Advanced Manufacturing
Lot 10. Lot 10: Digital Technologies – Workplace Skills
Lot 11. Lot 11: Logistics and Transportation
Lot 12. Lot 12: Leadership and Management
Lot 2. Lot 2: Clean Energy Industries
Lot 3. Lot 3: Construction – Design, Planning, and Leadership
Lot 4. Lot 4: Construction – Onsite
Lot 5. Lot 5: Creative – Screen
Lot 6. Lot 6: Creative – Production
Lot 7. Lot 7: Creative – Leadership and Management
Lot 8. Lot 8: Digital Technologies – AI
Lot 9. Lot 9: Digital Technologies – Technical
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 June 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 July 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please ensure you register interest and submit documents through the Atamis sourcing portal. Detail of which can be found below:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 September 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical (Quality) |
60% Weighting |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Commercial (Price) |
30% Weighting |
Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value (Quality) |
10% Weighting |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Published under: ocds-h6vhtk-05236f
Contracting authority
The West of England Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWR-9284-XMRY
70 Redcliff Street
Bristol
BS1 6AL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Meena Chuhan
Email: meena.chuhan@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/
Region: UKK11 – Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government