- Lot 1. Construction - Solar installation bootcamp training
- Lot 2. Engineering and Manufacturing: Marine Electrician bootcamp training
- Lot 3. Engineering and Manufacturing: Boat building bootcamp training
- Lot 4. Digital: Digital Marketing bootcamp training
- Lot 5. Digital: Software development bootcamp training
- Lot 6. Digital: Artificial Intelligence (AI) bootcamp training
- Lot 7. Sales, marketing and procurement: Business development, Sales and Account Management bootcamp training
- Lot 8. Creative and design: Creative business skills bootcamp training
- Lot 9. Creative and Design: Screen Skills bootcamp training
- Lot 10. Creative and design: Gaming bootcamp training
- Lot 11. Business and administration: Project Manager bootcamp training
- Lot 12. Education and Early years: Early years practitioner bootcamp training
- Lot 13. Transport and Logistics: Logistics bootcamp training
- Lot 14. Care - NHS Healthcare support worker bootcamp training
- Lot 15. Care: Adult Health and Social Care bootcamp training
- Lot 16. Hospitality: Hospitality Team member bootcamp training
- Lot 17. Green Skills: Sustainability and net zero bootcamp training
- Lot 18. Retail: retailer bootcamp training
Scope
Reference
P00005088
Description
Portsmouth City Council (the Contracting Authority), on behalf of the Solent Growth Partnership, is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers in order to set up a Light Touch Framework (multi-lot, multi-supplier) to provide Skills Bootcamp Training.
This is an opportunity to deliver Skills Bootcamp training across the Solent as part of a series of skills interventions under the Skills for Life Programme. Skills Bootcamps are funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and will assist in the achievement of the Solent Growth and Prosperity Strategy to develop a world class talent base, helping people at all stages of their career build the skills they need.
In this regard, we are seeking suitably qualified and experienced training providers to develop and deliver a Skills Bootcamps Framework that help us achieve the Solent Growth and Prosperity Strategy and in particular the people priority of "Confident, prosperous and healthy". This is underpinned by the Solent Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) prepared by the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce (CoC) as the designated employer representative body for the Solent region by the DfE in August 2022.
Solent Skills bootcamps should seek to address the gaps within the local skills system supporting employers with current and future local skills needs. The most recent Solent Local Skills Report (2022) identifies a range of skills needs for the Solent and highlighted critical issues surrounding acute skills shortage and recruitment challenges experienced across many of the Solent's key employment sectors.
The successful training providers will need to demonstrate an understanding of the Solent and have an extensive community reach and strong industry networks. The Council is particularly interested in responses that can achieve value for money across the region, which may include collaborations or partnership/consortia applications.
The Framework will be re-opened for new entrants at the Council's discretion. Circumstances in which this may occur could be if new Lots are included, if further funding is received or if suppliers opt to leave the Framework.
The Framework will be split into 18 Lots as laid in this Notice. A maximum of 5 suppliers will be awarded a place onto each Lot. Should there be multiple suppliers with tied scores then this number may be increased.
The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are:
a) Maritime
b) Construction
c) Hydrogen/Low carbon
The first call-offs under the Framework will be for Wave 6 of Skills Bootcamp. A budget ceiling of £3,195,000 (excluding VAT) is set for this work. The values given against each Lot in this Notice is for Wave 6 only.
Over the lifetime of the Framework, subject to additional funding, the total value is estimated at £24 million, however no guarantee can be made in respect of the accuracy of this estimate or any guarantee of future spend via the Framework.
The estimated value could also increase subject to new Lots being introduced or additional funds being made available for current or future funders.
The Framework term will be for 8 years. Call-off contract durations will vary depending on funding, details will be provided at the point of call-off.
The procurement timetable is set out below-
Tender Notice & Associated Tender Documents published - 16/04/25
Teams Bidder Briefing - 24/04/25
Deadline for Supplier Clarifications - 30/04/25 at 23:59
Deadline to submit a Tender Submission - 14/05/25 at 12:00 (midday)
Assessment Deadline - 23/05/25
Issue Assessment Summaries - 30/05/25
Publish Framework Award Notice - 30/05/25
Voluntary Standstill period - To midnight 11/06/25
Execute Framework Contract - as soon as practicable following standstill.
For further information and to access the full set of tender documents, tenderers are directed to the Council's eSender site, Intend. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £24,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 June 2025 to 19 June 2033
- 8 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications. Further details of Lots that are currently being considered are:
a) Maritime
b) Construction
c) Hydrogen/Low carbon
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Lot 1. Construction - Solar installation bootcamp training
Description
Construction - Solar installation training could include content such as different roofing types, scenarios, PV modules, industry standards, technology, battery storage.
Lot value (estimated)
- £120,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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. Engineering and Manufacturing: Marine Electrician bootcamp training
Description
Engineering and Manufacturing: Marine Electrician training could include content such as H&S electricity at work, terminology, ISO standards, RCR, fixings, cable management, navigation equipment, transducers, bonding.
Lot value (estimated)
- £120,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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. Engineering and Manufacturing: Boat building bootcamp training
Description
Engineering and Manufacturing: Boat building training could include content such as moulding, plastics, fit out, composites, painting and finishing, rigging, chandlery and cordage.
Lot value (estimated)
- £120,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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. Digital: Digital Marketing bootcamp training
Description
Digital: Digital Marketing training could include content such as SEO, advertising, marketing and analytics, web design, market research, competitor analysis.
Lot value (estimated)
- £600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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. Digital: Software development bootcamp training
Description
Digital: Software development training to include - HTML, CSS, JavaScript, API`s, databases, react, cloud computing.
Lot value (estimated)
- £180,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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. Digital: Artificial Intelligence (AI) bootcamp training
Description
Digital: AI course content - machine learning, methods and applications, data visitation, ethical aspects, professional standards.
Lot value (estimated)
- £150,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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. Sales, marketing and procurement: Business development, Sales and Account Management bootcamp training
Description
Sales, marketing and procurement: Business development, Sales and Account Management training course content could include sales planning and target, customer engagement, needs analysis, propose and present solutions, gathering intelligence, closing sales, negotiating.
Lot value (estimated)
- £150,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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. Creative and design: Creative business skills bootcamp training
Description
Creative and design: Creative business skills training course content could include motivation techniques, HR/legal, building relationships, communication, finance, self-Management, decision making.
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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. Creative and Design: Screen Skills bootcamp training
Description
Creative and Design: Screen Skills training course content could include project management basics in screen, film and HETV, games development, visual effects, live production and broadcasting, creative software.
Lot value (estimated)
- £80,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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. Creative and design: Gaming bootcamp training
Description
Creative and design: Gaming training course content could include understanding the industry, platforms, business planning, running a business, market research, stakeholder engagement.
Lot value (estimated)
- £120,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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. Business and administration: Project Manager bootcamp training
Description
Business and administration: Project Manager training course content - lifecycle delivery, review and analyse, stakeholder engagement, prepare documents and diagrams, plan resources, quality management systems
Lot value (estimated)
- £87,500 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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. Education and Early years: Early years practitioner bootcamp training
Description
Education and Early years: Early years practitioner training course content could include safeguarding, SEND, multi-agency working, relationships with parents, how children learn, use of play, children's differing needs.
Lot value (estimated)
- £140,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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 13. Transport and Logistics: Logistics bootcamp training
Description
Transport and Logistics: Logistics training course content could include inventory and warehousing, customs, procurement, supply chain, customer service, border processes.
Lot value (estimated)
- £87,500 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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 14. Care - NHS Healthcare support worker bootcamp training
Description
Care - NHS Healthcare support worker training course content could include legislation, person centred care, duty of care, wellbeing, medication, signs and symptoms, communication, infection prevention, PPE.
Lot value (estimated)
- £210,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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 15. Care: Adult Health and Social Care bootcamp training
Description
Care: Adult Health and Social Care training course content could include codes of practise, leadership, professional boundaries, compliance and regulations, communication, H&S.
Lot value (estimated)
- £140,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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 16. Hospitality: Hospitality Team member bootcamp training
Description
Hospitality: Hospitality Team member training course content could include assemble and serve a range of food and beverages to customers, ensuring a seamless and quality customer experience, reception, housekeeping.
Lot value (estimated)
- £180,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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 17. Green Skills: Sustainability and net zero bootcamp training
Description
Green Skills: Sustainability and net zero training course content could include change management, metrics, performance, stakeholder relationships, negotiating, ethical risks, quality assurance.
Lot value (estimated)
- £300,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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 18. Retail: retailer bootcamp training
Description
Retail: retailer training course content could include - advise on and sell products and services in a customer-centric retail environment. This includes creating an accessible and well-presented environment.
Lot value (estimated)
- £210,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
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.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Evaluation for admittance onto the Framework will be assessed on a quality only basis since the budget is set.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Construction - Solar installation bootcamp training
Lot 2. Engineering and Manufacturing: Marine Electrician bootcamp training
Lot 3. Engineering and Manufacturing: Boat building bootcamp training
Lot 4. Digital: Digital Marketing bootcamp training
Lot 5. Digital: Software development bootcamp training
Lot 6. Digital: Artificial Intelligence (AI) bootcamp training
Lot 7. Sales, marketing and procurement: Business development, Sales and Account Management bootcamp training
Lot 8. Creative and design: Creative business skills bootcamp training
Lot 9. Creative and Design: Screen Skills bootcamp training
Lot 10. Creative and design: Gaming bootcamp training
Lot 11. Business and administration: Project Manager bootcamp training
Lot 12. Education and Early years: Early years practitioner bootcamp training
Lot 13. Transport and Logistics: Logistics bootcamp training
Lot 14. Care - NHS Healthcare support worker bootcamp training
Lot 15. Care: Adult Health and Social Care bootcamp training
Lot 16. Hospitality: Hospitality Team member bootcamp training
Lot 17. Green Skills: Sustainability and net zero bootcamp training
Lot 18. Retail: retailer bootcamp training
As described in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Construction - Solar installation bootcamp training
Lot 2. Engineering and Manufacturing: Marine Electrician bootcamp training
Lot 3. Engineering and Manufacturing: Boat building bootcamp training
Lot 4. Digital: Digital Marketing bootcamp training
Lot 5. Digital: Software development bootcamp training
Lot 6. Digital: Artificial Intelligence (AI) bootcamp training
Lot 7. Sales, marketing and procurement: Business development, Sales and Account Management bootcamp training
Lot 8. Creative and design: Creative business skills bootcamp training
Lot 9. Creative and Design: Screen Skills bootcamp training
Lot 10. Creative and design: Gaming bootcamp training
Lot 11. Business and administration: Project Manager bootcamp training
Lot 12. Education and Early years: Early years practitioner bootcamp training
Lot 13. Transport and Logistics: Logistics bootcamp training
Lot 14. Care - NHS Healthcare support worker bootcamp training
Lot 15. Care: Adult Health and Social Care bootcamp training
Lot 16. Hospitality: Hospitality Team member bootcamp training
Lot 17. Green Skills: Sustainability and net zero bootcamp training
Lot 18. Retail: retailer bootcamp training
As described in the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Construction - Solar installation bootcamp training
Lot 2. Engineering and Manufacturing: Marine Electrician bootcamp training
Lot 3. Engineering and Manufacturing: Boat building bootcamp training
Lot 4. Digital: Digital Marketing bootcamp training
Lot 5. Digital: Software development bootcamp training
Lot 6. Digital: Artificial Intelligence (AI) bootcamp training
Lot 7. Sales, marketing and procurement: Business development, Sales and Account Management bootcamp training
Lot 8. Creative and design: Creative business skills bootcamp training
Lot 9. Creative and Design: Screen Skills bootcamp training
Lot 10. Creative and design: Gaming bootcamp training
Lot 11. Business and administration: Project Manager bootcamp training
Lot 12. Education and Early years: Early years practitioner bootcamp training
Lot 13. Transport and Logistics: Logistics bootcamp training
Lot 14. Care - NHS Healthcare support worker bootcamp training
Lot 15. Care: Adult Health and Social Care bootcamp training
Lot 16. Hospitality: Hospitality Team member bootcamp training
Lot 17. Green Skills: Sustainability and net zero bootcamp training
Lot 18. Retail: retailer bootcamp training
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 April 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
14 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 May 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 16 April 2033
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Assessment Question | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
Portsmouth City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCNL-5714-PRZV
Civic Offices, Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
PO1 2AL
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government