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II.1.1) Title
ESCC - DR - Skills Bootcamps
Reference number: DN2755
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The delivery of Skills Bootcamps which are flexible short vocational courses designed to improve the skills of the workforce in key sectors. They are offered to adults aged 19 and over.
There will be 17 lots in total to deliver specific learning provision in the vocational areas listed within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document (document 2). There are a total of 17 contracts that may be awarded.
Each contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
As stipulated in the specification, the Council is seeking one provider per lot. Providers may bid for more than one lot. No provider will be contracted to deliver more than a maximum of eight lots. Please refer to document 12 for information.
Full details of the required Services are set out in the service specifications.
The Council is conducting this procurement within the requirements of the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI2015/102). The process has a reduced tender period of 21 days (instead of the standard 28 days); and shall run as a single stage open tender.
The Council reserves the right to not observe a standstill period. If the Council decides to observe a standstill period, the Commissioners will follow a 10-day standstill period which shall commence the day after the Commissioners send out notices confirming their decision to award the Contract. Following the completion of a 10-day standstill period, the Commissioners will award the Contract.
This procurement is subject to confirmation of DfE Government Funding. If funding is reduced, suspended, reclaimed or withdrawn by Government, ESCC may choose to withdraw certain lots and/or reduce or modify the size of lots.
The Estimated overall Procurement Value is £7,074,150 (excluding VAT). The Estimated overall Procurement Value (including extensions) is based on 17 one-year contracts (which have a combined estimated total value of £2,358,050.00 which is the total annual funding available) plus the option for the Council to enter into two further one-year extensions subject to funding. So, the 1 + 1 + 1 procurement has an Estimated overall Value (including extensions) of £7,074,150 (£2,358,050.00 x 3). Individual estimated contract values based on current funding indications can be found in document 13.
Should not all Lots be awarded, the Council reserves the right but not an obligation to apportion any monies (from Lots not awarded) to the awarded Lots (subject to funding).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
7 074 150.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 8
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Construction and the Built Environment (made up of three Skills Bootcamps)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of three Skills Bootcamps called:1A Construction and the Built environment (general), 1B Pathway to (Accelerated) Apprenticeship in Construction and the Built Environment; and 1C Entry to labouring in construction sector. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
842 400.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Construction and the Built Environment (made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Green Skills in Construction & the Built Environment. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
432 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Engineering and Manufacturing (Made up of two Skills Bootcamps)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of two Skills Bootcamps called: 3A Engineering and Manufacturing (General); and 3B Introduction to engineering and manufacturing. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
316 800.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Engineering and Manufacturing (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Electric Vehicle- EV installation. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
135 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 – Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Adobe Creative Cloud. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
868 500.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 – Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Digital Marketing. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
859 500.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7 – Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Digital Video Skills. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
429 750.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8 – Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Cyber security. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
328 500.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9 – Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Digital Analytics. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
258 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10 – Education and Early Years (Made up of two Skills Bootcamps)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of two Skills Bootcamps called: 10A Early Years/Childminding; and 10B Teaching Assistants. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
570 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Lot 11 - Land-Based (Made up of three Skills Bootcamps)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of three Skills Bootcamps called: 11A Forestry & Arboriculture, 11B Amenity Horticulture; and 11C Construction Landscaping. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
439 200.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Lot 12 – Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Wine. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
156 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
Lot 13 – Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Butchery. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
183 600.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 14
II.2.1) Title
Lot 14 – Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Animal Care. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
112 500.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 15
II.2.1) Title
Lot 15 - Business and Administration (Made up of two Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of two Skills Bootcamp called: 15A Leadership and project management; and 15B Business Management. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
518 400.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 16
II.2.1) Title
Lot 16 – Hospitality (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Catering. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
192 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 17
II.2.1) Title
Lot 17 - Health and Social Care (Made up of two Skills Bootcamps)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of two Skills Bootcamps called: 17A Health and Social Care; and 17B Pharmacy. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
432 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No