Scope
Description
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) intends to procure an open framework for the delivery of Skills Bootcamps in the MCA region with a duration of 3-4 years.
The Skills Bootcamps will focus on various Subject Areas including (but not limited to):
• Agriculture, Horticulture & Animal Care;
• Arts, Media & Publishing;
• Business, Administration & Law;
• Construction, Planning & the Built Environment;
• Digital Technology;
• Education & Training;
• Engineering & Manufacturing Technologies;
• Health, Public Services & Care;
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism;
• Logistics & Transport;
• Preparation for Life & Work;
• Retail & Commercial Enterprise; and
• Science & Mathematics.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
- UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 September 2025
Engagement process description
The MCA is developing an open framework to support the delivery of Skills Bootcamps across the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) geographical region.
To help define the structure of the new framework, the MCA is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise with the market. The aim is to gather market insight, test the market capability to deliver the subject areas required and commercial structure of the proposed framework prior to launching a formal procurement process.
Suppliers wishing to participate in the preliminary market engagement should complete the Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire, available via the link below, by 12pm Midday on Friday 5th September 2025:
https://forms.office.com/e/3PvJ9sJXEn
All submissions will be treated confidentially.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
West of England Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWR-9284-XMRY
70 Redcliffe Street, Redcliffe
Bristol
BS16LS
United Kingdom
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government