Scope
Reference
YORtender ID 102350
Description
The Borough Council of Calderdale invites you to submit a Quote for the provision of short-term training courses (Skills Bootcamps) resulting in formal qualifications and employment opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, including guaranteed interviews, employment support, and active engagement with local employers.
Skills Bootcamps are currently delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) as part of the Skills Connect programme from the Department for Education (DfE). Skills Connect is a fully funded, non-accredited adult training programme run by WYCA. It offers flexible courses equivalent to Level 2 and above and has been developed to address employer skills shortages within the region. It allows individuals to access higher-level employment opportunities or progression within their current employment.
In Wave 6, WYCA has created the opportunity for Local Authorities (LAs) to manage borough-level programmes of activity. This allows the Council to tailor local delivery more precisely to meet local needs and opportunities in support of the Council's Inclusive Economy Strategy and the Employment and Skills Framework. The resource represents a significant investment across all three of the Council's priorities: reducing inequalities, supporting thriving towns, and promoting climate action. The resource will support the Council's borough-wide Vision 2034, particularly helping the Council become more resilient, talented, and enterprising. It will be deployed in a way that invests in those places and business sectors where people and businesses most need support.
Total value (estimated)
- £360,000 excluding VAT
- £432,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 September 2025 to 30 September 2026
- 1 year, 16 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Lot 1. Green Skills
Description
Green Skills (12 Learners).
Lot value (estimated)
- £54,000 excluding VAT
- £64,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Health and Social Care
Description
Health and Social Care (24 Learners).
Lot value (estimated)
- £108,000 excluding VAT
- £129,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Creative Digital
Description
Creative Digital (12 Learners).
Lot value (estimated)
- £54,000 excluding VAT
- £64,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Early Years
Description
Early Years (12 Learners).
Lot value (estimated)
- £54,000 excluding VAT
- £64,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Welding and Fabrication
Description
Welding and Fabrication (12 Learners).
Lot value (estimated)
- £54,000 excluding VAT
- £64,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Civil Engineering
Description
Civil Engineering (8 Learners).
Lot value (estimated)
- £36,000 excluding VAT
- £43,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Green Skills
Lot 2. Health and Social Care
Lot 3. Creative Digital
Lot 4. Early Years
Lot 5. Welding and Fabrication
Lot 6. Civil Engineering
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
As available funding is strictly tied to achieved targets, all Quotes will be evaluated based entirely on the quality of the submission with no consideration given to how cheaply works can be delivered. As such, the Quote submission will be evaluated for quality only, i.e. with quality representing 100% and price representing 0% of the evaluation criteria.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://yortender.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/viewtransaction.asp?TID=102350
Technical specifications to be met
https://yortender.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/viewtransaction.asp?TID=102350
Contracting authority
Borough Council of Calderdale
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQT-4842-NXXN
Town Hall, Crossley Street
Halifax
HX1 1UJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government