Scope
Reference
CP2593-24
Description
The overall aims of the Skills Bootcamps are:
To deliver *flexible training programmes lasting up to 16 weeks, based on employer / sector 'in-demand' skills needs which may be either accredited (i.e. qualification based) or non-accredited (e.g. based on alignment with industry standards) enabling adults (19+) to do training around work and other commitments. Training supports those looking to gain work, additional responsibilities, pivot into new roles or access new opportunities and will offer a guaranteed job interview to individual participants (where applicable) on completion of the course.
To address the needs of adults (19+) who are full-time and part-time employed (supported by their Employers), unemployed, returning to work after a break or self-employed, and provide individuals with wider access to opportunities to retrain, update or formalise their skills or acquire specialist skills.
To address the needs of employers and the wider economy, to deliver targeted interventions to meet short-medium term demand to fill vacancies and drive productivity. Skills bootcamps will help fill medium-higher level vacancies and bring individuals (including those currently in employment) closer to better jobs, by linking them with line of sight to a job/ different role, additional responsibilities or new opportunities/contracts.
Lot 1. Construction
Description
Skills Bootcamps to focus on:• Construction - Digital Solutions (CAD, AI, Surveying Tools) - [Level 3-5]• Construction - Ground works [Level 2-5]• Construction - Modern Construction Methods [Level 3-5]• Construction - Planning, Housing and Surveying Skills [Level 3-5]• Project Management for Construction [Level 3-4]• Retrofit - Trade skills and Assessors [Level 2-3]• Trade Skills [Level 2-3] - Covering pathways into: Bricklaying/ Carpentry / Electrical /Heritage Buildings / Plumbing / 2nd fit Internal painting/Tiling
Lot 2. Creative Industries
Description
Skills Bootcamps to focus on:• Content creation and Website Development [Level 3]• Digital Marketing [Level 3]• TV and Screen Skills [Level 3]
Lot 3. Digital
Description
Skills Bootcamps to focus on:• AI - Data Science [Level 4-5]• AI - Workplace productivity [Level 3]• Cloud Services [Level 3-4]• Cyber [Level 3-4]• IT Support [Level 3-4]• Microsoft Power Platform and Process Automation [Level 3]• Networking [Level 3-4]• Project Management for IT [Level 3-4]• Software Development [Level 3-4]
Lot 4. Early Years
Description
Skills Bootcamps to focus on:• Childcare for wrap-around school provision [Level 3]• Childminding - Establishing a childminding business [Level 3]• Early Years/ SEN (Accelerated Apprenticeship pathway/Other) [Level 3]• Leadership for early years and childcare - Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship Pathways• Leadership for early years and childcare - Level 5 Team Leader Apprenticeship Pathways
Lot 5. Education
Description
Skills Bootcamps to focus on:• Care Leavers supported employment pathway (various sectors) [Level 3]• Coaching & Mentoring of Young People [Level 3-4]• Social, Emotional, Mental and Health coaching & awareness for teachers and tutors [Level 3-4]• Teaching Support and Learning Support in Schools [Level 3]• Training for undergrad & FE students to tutor secondary pupils to improve numeracy & Literacy [Level 3]
Lot 6. Green Skills
Description
Skills Bootcamps to focus on:• Climate Adaptation/Resilience [Level 3-4]• Ecology and Conservation [Level 3-4]• Land Management [Level 2-3]• Sustainable / Regenerative Farming [Level 2-4]• Sustainability for senior leaders [Level 3-4]* Lot 6 'Green Skills' is for pure Green Skills only. Pure Green Skills are those which do not fit into/have relevance to any other sector/lot. Any 'Green Skills' related bids which also relate to either the Technical, Construction, Creative Industries, or Professional Services should be incorporated under the respective Lot i.e. Lot 2, 3, 6 and 8. For example, Retro-fit is both 'Construction' and 'Green Skills' and thus should be detailed under 'Construction' as it is not purely 'Green Skills'
Contract 1. Lot 1. Construction
Lots
Lot 1. Construction
Suppliers (4)
Contract value
- £1,304,020 excluding VAT
- £1,564,823 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
31 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 13 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 August 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years, 2 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
12 months extensions available from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Contract 2. Lot 2. Creative Industries
Lots
Lot 2. Creative Industries
Supplier
Contract value
- £504,000 excluding VAT
- £604,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
31 July 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 August 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years, 2 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
12 months extensions available from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Contract 3. Lot 3. Digital
Lots
Lot 3. Digital
Suppliers (4)
Contract value
- £2,540,075 excluding VAT
- £3,048,090 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
31 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 13 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 August 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years, 2 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
12 months extensions available from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Contract 4. Lot 4. Early Years
Lots
Lot 4. Early Years
Supplier
Contract value
- £118,320 excluding VAT
- £141,984 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
31 July 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 August 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years, 2 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
12 months extensions available from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Contract 5. Lot 5. Education
Lots
Lot 5. Education
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £723,400 excluding VAT
- £868,080 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
31 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 13 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 August 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years, 2 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
12 months extensions available from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Contract 6. Lot 6. Green Skills
Lots
Lot 6. Green Skills
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £751,995 excluding VAT
- £902,393 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
31 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 13 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 August 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years, 2 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
12 months extensions available from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Construction
- 8 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 4 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Creative Industries
- 13 tenders received
- 13 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 9 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 12 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Digital
- 21 tenders received
- 20 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 13 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 4 suppliers awarded contracts
- 16 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Early Years
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Education
- 7 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 6. Green Skills
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
APRICOT CENTRE CIC
- Companies House: 07298409
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZDJ-7746-ZBQV
Huxhams Cross Farm
Totnes
TQ9 6AA
United Kingdom
Email: rachelphillips@apricotcentre.co.uk
Website: http://www.apricotcentre.co.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Peter O'Connell 1963
March 1963
British
Huxhams Cross Farm, , Dartington,TQ9 6AA, UK
Owns shares, Has voting rights, Can appoint or remove directors
Marina Brown- O'Connell
January 1961
British
Huxhams Cross Farm, , Dartington,TQ9 6AA, UK
Owns shares, Has voting rights, Can appoint or remove director
Contract 6. Lot 6. Green Skills
BLUE SCREEN IT LIMITED
- Companies House: 05014538
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJQ-6942-BRYV
Lowin House
Truro
TR1 2NA
United Kingdom
Email: info@thinkbitgroup.co.uk
Website: https://thinkbittraining.co.uk/
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Michael Dieroff
March 1977
British
Lowin House, Tregolls Road, Truro, TR1 2NA, UK
Louise Dieroff
British
Lowin House, Tregolls Road, Truro, TR1 2NA, UK
Contract 3. Lot 3. Digital
DIGITAL PENINSULA NETWORK LIMITED
- Companies House: 04143823
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYPB-7274-BTDW
1-2 Old Brewery Yard
Cornwall
TR18 2SL
United Kingdom
Email: janushoward@digitalpeninsula.com
Website: https://www.digitalpeninsula.org
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 2. Lot 2. Creative Industries
Contract 3. Lot 3. Digital
EXETER COLLEGE
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10002370
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVTH-6757-BCZT
Hele Road
Exeter
EX4 4JS
United Kingdom
Email: afstenders@exe-coll.ac.uk
Website: https://exe-coll.ac.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 1. Lot 1. Construction
FOCUS TRAINING (SW) LIMITED
- Companies House: 06873770
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCYW-7841-ZTYH
Dcet House Yeoford Way
Exeter
EX2 8LB
United Kingdom
Email: tracey.w@tftg.org
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Prosper SW Ltd
DCET House, Exeter, EX2 8LB, UK
Contract 1. Lot 1. Construction
JUST IT TRAINING LIMITED
- Companies House: 04179244
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJPC-8652-WQLW
Building 4 Universal Square
Manchester
M12 6JH
United Kingdom
Email: bidteam@justit.co.uk
Website: https://www.justit.co.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Back 2 Work Holdings Limited
Building 4 Universal Square, Devonshire Street
North, Manchester, England, M12 6JH, Manchester,
M12 6JH, UK
Contract 1. Lot 1. Construction
PGL TRAINING (PLUMBING) LIMITED
- Companies House: 05114567
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXQ-5867-LQHY
1 Dunelm Rise
Spennymoor
DL16 6FS
United Kingdom
Email: tenders_pgl@learningcurvegroup.co.uk
Website: http://www.pgltraining.com
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 1. Lot 1. Construction
Plymouth City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBQP-8499-TLMP
Ballard House, West Hoe Road
Plymouth
PL1 3BJ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Website: http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
Region: UKK41 - Plymouth
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 6. Lot 6. Green Skills
PRIMED TALENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 10407730
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMZV-1946-LRWR
27 Old Gloucester Street
London
WC1N 3AX
United Kingdom
Email: akshat.gupta@primedtalent.com
Website: https://www.primedtalent.com/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Rakhee Mangal
August 1977
British
12 Purley Rise, Purley Rise, Purley, CR8 3AW, UK
Owns shares, Has voting rights
Contract 3. Lot 3. Digital
PROJECT COSMIC
- Companies House: 03308716
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMDL-3722-YCQT
East Devon Business Centre Heathpark Way
Honiton
EX14 1SF
United Kingdom
Email: info@cosmic.org.uk
Website: https://www.cosmic.org.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 3. Lot 3. Digital
THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 10900264
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDMP-3177-CJGW
Michael Kentas And Co Ltd
London
N11 2UT
United Kingdom
Email: info@tiegr.org
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 5. Lot 5. Education
THINK EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 04109488
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQH-9252-CDQY
Provincial House
Grimsby
DN31 1NX
United Kingdom
Region: UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 5. Lot 5. Education
WHITEHEAD-ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING LIMITED
- Companies House: 08035712
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBX-5177-BBGN
137 New Road
Neath
SA10 6HL
United Kingdom
Email: ian.ross@wrecltd.co.uk
Website: http://www.wrecltd.co.uk
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 4. Lot 4. Early Years
YTKO LIMITED
- Companies House: 01392147
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZQN-9718-CMGY
East Wing East Wing Goffs Oak House
Goffs Oak
EN7 5GE
United Kingdom
Email: phil.stott@ytko.com
Website: http://www.ytko.com
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
YTKO Group ltd
Private limited.
Companies Act 2006
East Wing Goffs Oak House, Goffs Lane, Goffs Oak ,
Hertfordshire, EN7 5GE, UK
Owns shares, Has other significant influence or control
Contract 6. Lot 6. Green Skills
Contracting authority
Devon County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRC-4623-RJBH
County Hall, Topsham Road,
Exeter,
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ejovwoke Barovbe
Telephone: 01392380274
Email: ejovwoke.barovbe@devon.gov.uk
Website: https://www.devon.gov.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government