Scope
Description
Enterprise Oxfordshire Skills is managing, on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council, funding from Department for Education (DfE) to deliver Wave 6 of the Skills Bootcamp programme in Oxfordshire to support key national priority sectors including Digital, Business Administration, Early Years, Care Services, Transport and Logistics, Green Skills and Construction (a) The Built Environment and (B) Green Skills.
Enterprise Oxfordshire is looking to appoint providers to deliver 15 Skills Bootcamps. This procurement covers the first 6 Skills Bootcamps:
Lot 1 - Digital Marketing
Lot 2 - Data Skills
Lot 3 - AI in Business
Lot 4 - Cyber Security
Lot 5 - Project Management
Lot 6 - Engineering/Manufacturing
Lot 1. Digital Marketing
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a Digital Marketing Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned digital marketing training.The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas provided in the provider eligibility section of this document. Providers must demonstrate the ability to engage employers, support diverse learner cohorts, and achieve progression outcomes, including guaranteed interviews and employment opportunities.Successful providers will be expected to meet strict compliance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements, and ensure delivery aligns with local skills priorities.
Lot 2. Data Skills
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver Data Skills Bootcamps. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned training.The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas provided in the provider eligibility section of this document. Providers must demonstrate the ability to engage employers, support diverse learner cohorts, and achieve progression outcomes, including guaranteed interviews and employment opportunities.Successful providers will be expected to meet strict compliance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements, and ensure delivery aligns with local skills priorities.
Lot 3. AI in Business
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver AI in Business Skills Bootcamps. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned training.The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas provided in the provider eligibility section of this document. Providers must demonstrate the ability to engage employers, support diverse learner cohorts, and achieve progression outcomes, including guaranteed interviews and employment opportunities.Successful providers will be expected to meet strict compliance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements, and ensure delivery aligns with local skills priorities.
Lot 4. Cyber Security
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a Cyber Security Skills Bootcamps. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned Cyber Security training.The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas provided in the provider eligibility section of this document. Providers must demonstrate the ability to engage employers, support diverse learner cohorts, and achieve progression outcomes, including guaranteed interviews and employment opportunities.Successful providers will be expected to meet strict compliance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements, and ensure delivery aligns with local skills priorities.
Lot 5. Project Management
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a Project Management Skills Bootcamp. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers,capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned training.The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas provided in the provider eligibility section of this document. Providers must demonstrate the ability to engage employers, support diverse learner cohorts, and achieve progression outcomes, including guaranteed interviews and employment opportunities.Successful providers will be expected to meet strict compliance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements, and ensure delivery aligns with local skills priorities.
Lot 6. Engineering and Manufacturing
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver an Engineering and Manufacturing Skills Bootcamps. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned training.The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas provided in the provider eligibility section of this document. Providers must demonstrate the ability to engage employers, support diverse learner cohorts, and achieve progression outcomes, including guaranteed interviews and employment opportunities.Successful providers will be expected to meet strict compliance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements, and ensure delivery aligns with local skills priorities.
Contract 1. Lot 1. Digital Marketing
Lots
Lot 1. Digital Marketing
Supplier
Contract value
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 August 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 2 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional learners may be possible within each Lot, but these will only be possible if there are under spends in other Lots.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Contract 2. Lot 2. Data Skills
Lots
Lot 2. Data Skills
Supplier
Contract value
- £198,467.07 excluding VAT
- £238,160.48 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 2 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional learners may be possible within each Lot, but these will only be possible if there are under spends in other Lots.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Contract 3. Lot 3. AI in Business
Lots
Lot 3. AI in Business
Supplier
Contract value
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 August 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 2 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional learners may be possible within each Lot, but these will only be possible if there are under spends in other Lots.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Contract 4. Lot 4. Cyber Security
Lots
Lot 4. Cyber Security
Supplier
Contract value
- £185,623.81 excluding VAT
- £222,748.57 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 2 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional learners may be possible within each Lot, but these will only be possible if there are under spends in other Lots.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Contract 5. Lot 5. Project Management
Lots
Lot 5. Project Management
Supplier
Contract value
- £134,550 excluding VAT
- £161,460 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 August 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 2 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional learners may be possible within each Lot, but these will only be possible if there are under spends in other Lots.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Contract 6. Lot 6. Engineering and Manufacturing
Lots
Lot 6. Engineering and Manufacturing
Supplier
Contract value
- £90,156 excluding VAT
- £108,187.20 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 August 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 2 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional learners may be possible within each Lot, but these will only be possible if there are under spends in other Lots.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Digital Marketing
- 13 tenders received
- 12 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 12 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 11 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Data Skills
- 10 tenders received
- 10 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 8 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 9 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. AI in Business
- 9 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 7 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 4. Cyber Security
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Project Management
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 6. Engineering and Manufacturing
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
FAREPORT TRAINING ORGANISATION LIMITED
- Companies House: 02006930
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXH-9699-HJYX
28a Westfield House Lower Bath Lane
Fareham
PO16 0DH
United Kingdom
Email: info@fareport.co.uk
Website: https://www.fareport.co.uk/
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 5. Lot 5. Project Management
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
Contract 2. Lot 2. Data Skills
MANUFACTURERS NETWORK LTD
- Companies House: 10999352
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYJY-1615-YVDJ
1 Adbaston Road, Cobra Court
Manchester
M32 0TP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 6. Lot 6. Engineering and Manufacturing
MASTERED STUDIOS LTD
- Companies House: 11585221
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVDR-5697-XCTH
124 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX
United Kingdom
Email: adil@mastered.com
Website: http://mastered.com
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Lot 1. Digital Marketing
Contract 3. Lot 3. AI in Business
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
Contract 4. Lot 4. Cyber Security
Contracting authority
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Companies House: 09519056
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTR-3152-PVJX
County Hall
Oxford
OX1 1AY
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government