- Scope of the procurement
- Lot A. Skills Bootcamp in Production
- Lot B. Management for Production Managers
- Lot C. 2nd Assistant Director
- Lot D. VFX Production Coordinator
- Lot E. VFX Production Manager
- Lot F. Location Manager
- Lot G. Technical Assistants for Outside Broadcasts
- Lot H. Riggers for Studio and Outside Broadcasts
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Buckinghamshire Council
Walton Street Offices
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
Contact
Mrs Ann Spence
ann.spence@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Skills Bootcamp Wave 5: Creative (Film and TV)
Reference number
DN712728
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Buckinghamshire Council has awarded contracts for the provision of Skills Bootcamps in the
Creative (Film and TV) sector for the Buckinghamshire Skills Bootcamp Wave 5 programme.
Skills Bootcamps are intensive flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed
job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable
them to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities and an increased level of
income over time (including for the self-employed). Contracts have been awarded for Skills
Bootcamps delivery from June 2024 to 31st October 2025, funded via the Department for
Education's (DfE) Skills for Life programme.
There were 8 Lots by Subject Area and Potential Providers could tender for any number of Lots.
The Lots were:
Lot A: Skills Bootcamp in Production
Lot B: Management of Production Managers
Lot C: 2nd Assistant Director
Lot D: VFX Production Co-ordinator
Lot E: VFX Production Manager
Lot F: Location Manager
Lot G: Technical Assistants for Outside Broadcasts
Lot H: Riggers for Studio and Outside Broadcasts
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £736,156
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Skills Bootcamp in Production
Lot No
A
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot A: Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Skills Bootcamps in the
Creative (Film and TV) sector for the Buckinghamshire Skills Bootcamp Wave 5 programme.
Skills Bootcamps are intensive flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed
job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable
them to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities and an increased level of
income over time (including for the self-employed).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Management for Production Managers
Lot No
B
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot B: Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Skills Bootcamps in the
Creative (Film and TV) sector for the Buckinghamshire Skills Bootcamp Wave 5 programme.
Skills Bootcamps are intensive flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed
job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable
them to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities and an increased level of
income over time (including for the self-employed).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
2nd Assistant Director
Lot No
C
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot C: Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Skills Bootcamps in the
Creative (Film and TV) sector for the Buckinghamshire Skills Bootcamp Wave 5 programme.
Skills Bootcamps are intensive flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed
job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable
them to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities and an increased level of
income over time (including for the self-employed).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
VFX Production Coordinator
Lot No
D
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot D: Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Skills Bootcamps in the
Creative (Film and TV) sector for the Buckinghamshire Skills Bootcamp Wave 5 programme.
Skills Bootcamps are intensive flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed
job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable
them to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities and an increased level of
income over time (including for the self-employed).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
VFX Production Manager
Lot No
E
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot E: Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Skills Bootcamps in the
Creative (Film and TV) sector for the Buckinghamshire Skills Bootcamp Wave 5 programme.
Skills Bootcamps are intensive flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed
job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable
them to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities and an increased level of
income over time (including for the self-employed).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Location Manager
Lot No
F
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot F: Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Skills Bootcamps in the
Creative (Film and TV) sector for the Buckinghamshire Skills Bootcamp Wave 5 programme.
Skills Bootcamps are intensive flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed
job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable
them to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities and an increased level of
income over time (including for the self-employed).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Technical Assistants for Outside Broadcasts
Lot No
G
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot G: Buckinghamshire Council invited tenders for the provision of Skills Bootcamps in the
Creative (Film and TV) sector for the Buckinghamshire Skills Bootcamp Wave 5 programme.
Skills Bootcamps are intensive flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed
job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable
them to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities and an increased level of
income over time (including for the self-employed).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Riggers for Studio and Outside Broadcasts
Lot No
H
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot H: Buckinghamshire Council invited tenders for the provision of Skills Bootcamps in the
Creative (Film and TV) sector for the Buckinghamshire Skills Bootcamp Wave 5 programme.
Skills Bootcamps are intensive flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed
job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable
them to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities and an increased level of
income over time (including for the self-employed).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-007214
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
A
Title
Skills Bootcamp in Production
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NATIONAL FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL
Beaconsfield Film Studios, Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £66,250
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
B
Title
Management for Production Managers
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALL SPRING MEDIA LIMITED
The Old Drill Hall, Bellingdon Road,
Chesham
HP5 2HA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £167,400
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
C
Title
2nd Assistant Director
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALL SPRING MEDIA LIMITED
The Old Drill Hall, Bellingdon Road,
Chesham
HP5 2HA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £167,706
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
D
Title
VFX Production Co-ordinator
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALL SPRING MEDIA LIMITED
The Old Drill Hall, Bellingdon Road,
Chesham
HP5 2HA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £111,600
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
E
Title
VFX Production Manager
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALL SPRING MEDIA LIMITED
The Old Drill Hall, Bellingdon Road,
Chesham
HP5 2HA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £111,600
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
F
Title
Location Manager
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALL SPRING MEDIA LIMITED
The Old Drill Hall, Bellingdon Road,
Chesham
HP5 2HA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £111,600
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
G
Title
Technical Assistants for Outside Broadcasts
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
H
Title
Riggers for Studio and Outside Broadcasts
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Council conducted the procurement under the "Light Touch Regime" as set out in regulations 74-77 in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom