Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamps Wave 6 (2025/2026)

A Tender Notice
by SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
13.5 month
Value
£5M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
10 Jun 2025
Delivery
08 Aug 2025 to 30 Sep 2026
Deadline
07 Jul 2025 11:00

Concepts

Location

Suffolk:

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

Using Government funding, provided by the Department for Education, Suffolk County Council (SCC) are looking to appoint a selection of learning and training providers to deliver a range of Skills Bootcamps across a Norfolk and Suffolk geography during the financial year 2025/26. SCC will be the contract holders and, working closely alongside Norfolk County Council, will act as a consortium for ongoing programme development, monitoring and reporting throughout the year to ensure that delivery meets and addresses local needs as well as the funding criteria and requirements of the Department for Education. The Norfolk and Suffolk Skills Bootcamp Programme will provide a range of training courses aligned directly with the recruitment and skills needs of employers. Providers must start service delivery to enable at least 50% of learner starts by 30th September 2025. Bids working in partnership including as a consortium are welcomed, however a nominated lead will be required, along with a clear division of roles and responsibilities.

Lot Division

2 Developing Talent for Technology Application and Convergence
  • Value: £2M

Our aim is to integrate digital, AI, clean tech, robotics, and satellite applications with existing industries to drive growth in key sectors. It targets sectors like coding, agri-tech, Artificial Intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. The goal is to drive innovation and productivity by enabling the workforce to apply and adapt to technological change across key growth sectors. Sectors and activities include: • Digital: Coding and programming • Agri-tech • Digital: Artificial Intelligence • Advanced Manufacturing • Creative and Design Please note, the value stated here includes the option 12-month extension.
3 Developing Talent to underpin Growth and Employment
  • Value: £872K

This cross-sector theme addresses broader workforce needs that support economic growth and employment across Suffolk and Norfolk. It includes training in logistics, leadership and management, early years and education, digital marketing, health and social care, catering and hospitality, and customer service. It also embeds sustainability, efficiency, and net-zero practices, and includes core employment skills to help individuals enter and progress in the labour market. Sectors and activities include: • Transport and Logistics • Leadership and Management • Business and Administration • Early Years and Education • Digital Marketing • Health and Social Care • Catering and Hospitality • Customer Service • Embedding Sustainability, Efficiency and Net-zero practices • Employment Skills • Marine • Sport • Visitor Economy • Other Please note, the value stated here includes the option 12-month extension.
3 Developing Talent for Infrastructure
  • Value: £2M

Our aim is to support the equipping of individuals with the skills needed to support the delivery and maintenance of physical infrastructure across Suffolk and Norfolk. It includes training in areas such as construction, engineering, welding, arboriculture, landscaping, and retrofit. The objective is to ensure local people can access employment opportunities linked to infrastructure investment and development. Sectors and activities include: • Construction and the Built Environment • Engineering and Technical • Welding • Arboriculture and Landscaping • Retrofit Please note, the value stated here includes the option 12-month extension.

Renewal Options

Contracts can be extended by up to 12 months, subject to the availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the supplier(s).

Award Criteria

Quality - Planning and Delivery: 85% weighting Further details are available within the tender documentation.
Quality - Social Value: 15% weighting Further details are available within the tender documentation.

CPV Codes

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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