Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
11 Broad Street West
SHEFFIELD
S12BQ
Contact
Donna Fowler
donna.fowler@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1142203362-3362
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/
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
Reopening Skills Bootcamps Pseudo Framework
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority is reopening the existing Skills Bootcamps Pseudo framework agreement. This is to allow new Learning Organisations an opportunity to submit a bid to be appointed to the framework.
Existing framework Learning Organisations do not need to reapply to be appointed to the framework.
Skills Bootcamps are funded from the National Skills Fund to help businesses find and hire workers they need; as well as supporting adults to flourish and fulfil their potential through high quality training.
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks for adults aged 19 + who are either in work, self-employed, or unemployed.
Skills Bootcamps aim to secure benefits for adults aged 19+ by giving them access to in-demand skills training and a guaranteed interview for a more sustainable, higher-skilled job and higher wages over time. The benefits for employers include helping them fill specific skills shortage vacancies, enabling them to become more productive, more quickly.
The Authority wish to procure organisational services to deliver Bootcamp provision across South Yorkshire in the 5 Lots detailed below.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Digital
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SYMCA is seeking Skills Bootcamp proposals which provide skills/training from level 3+ in areas which there is demand and will support growth and innovation in our regions Digital and Tech sector as well as to address the shortage of digitally skilled workers in the SY region.
Skills Bootcamps across the Lot 1 Digital Core Category could include but are not limited to:
• Software Development
• Web Development
• Digital Marketing
• Telecoms Field Operations
• Cyber Security
• Data Analytics
• Digital Marketing
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Green Skills
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SYMCA is seeking Skills Bootcamp proposals that provide Level 2+ skills in Green skills. The programmes must be developed to support skills demand from local employers in SY.
Skills Bootcamps across the Lot 2 Green Skills Category could include but are not limited to:
• Insulation installation
• PV installation/electrical wiring and fitting
• Glazing or Window fitting
• Heat and Air conditioning installation
• Retrofit and Domestic Energy Assessor
• Renewable energy installation (heat-pumps, solar energy, EV charging points)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Construction and the Built Environment
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SYMCA is seeking Skills Bootcamp proposals that provide Level 2+ skills in Construction skills. The programmes must be developed to support skills demand from local employers in SY.
Skills Bootcamps across the Lot 3 Construction and the Built Environment Category could include but are not limited to:
• Plastering
• Bricklaying
• Insulation installation
• Carpentry
• Introduction to Retrofit
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Business and Administration Services
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SYMCA is seeking Skills Bootcamp proposals that provide Level 3+ skills in Business Administration Services. The programmes must be developed to support skills demand from employers.
Skills Bootcamps across the Lot 4 Business and Administration Services Category could include but are not limited to:
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Creative
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SYMCA is seeking Skills Bootcamp proposals that provide Level 3+ skills in Creative skills. The programmes must be developed to support skills demand from employers.
Skills Bootcamps across the Lot 5 Creative Category could include but are not limited to:
• Live Production
• Event Management
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
Ofsted inspection rating of grade 2 or above or a monitoring visit confirming a reasonable or significant progress judgement covering all three themes as a minimum (leadership and management, quality of training and safeguarding), from any of your provision. If neither of the above apply, an explanation and confirmation of how you will be working towards the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
You must confirm that you are registered with and/or authorised by The UK Register of Learning Providers and will provide your UKPRN number.
Can demonstrate at least 2 projects of a similar value and technical nature to meet the technical and professional ability criteria set out in the procurement documents.
Requirements for Economic and Financial Standing, Insurance, Data Protection and other policies and procedures are detailed in the Supplier Questionnaire.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 January 2025
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English