Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Devon County Council
County Hall, Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
Contact
Mrs Ejovwoke Barovbe
Telephone
+44 1392380274
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK4 - Devon
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
CP2593-24 Wave 6 Train4Tomorrow ‘Skills For Life’ - Skills Bootcamps
Reference number
DN760431
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Devon County Council (DCC) is the accountable body managing the delivery of Department for Education (DfE) ‘Skills for Life’ Skills Bootcamps across the Greater Devon area. Subject to DfE confirmation of Wave 6 funding [Financial Year 2025/26], DCC will be launching an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a contract to deliver industry led skills bootcamps to help meet in-demand skills needs across National and Local Priority Sectors.
Skills Bootcamps offer a wide range of short (2 to 16 weeks), intensive (Level 2-5) and flexibly delivered courses (in person, hybrid and online, weekdays, evenings and weekends). Skills bootcamps are available to adults (subject to DfE eligibility rules) and are designed to enable employers to upskill employees and to support individuals gain key skills to access to new employment opportunities.
The Authority anticipates launching the ITT before the end of March 2025, conducted under the Procurement Act 2023. Due to this, suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) from February 24th, 2025, when the new Procurement Act comes into force, in preparation for this procurement.
The ITT will be launched on the Procurement Portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. Interested providers should ensure they are registered on the portal in preparation for the ITT launch.
The Authority plans to conduct a market engagement event one week after the ITT is launched. Details regarding this event will be provided in the Tender Notice and ITT once published.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Construction
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Creative Industries
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Digital
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Early Years
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Education
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Green Skills
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Healthcare
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
HGV
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Hospitality
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Professional Services
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Public and Voluntary Sector
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once publishe
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Social Care
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Technical
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 March 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Authority will be procuring these services under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
This notice is published to inform potential providers of the upcoming opportunity to bid for the Wave 6 Train4Tomorrow ‘Skills For Life’ - Skills Bootcamps.
The publication of this notice does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Authority to undertake any procurement exercise.