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 next nine SKills Bootcamps:
Lot 1: Early Years
Lot 2: Data Skills
Lot 3: Green Construction
Lot 4: Electrical Installation
Lot 5: Construction Groundwork
Lot 6: HGV Driver Training
Lot 7: EV Charging Installation
Lot 8: Construction Supervision
Lot 9: CAD & BIM
Lot 1. Early Years
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver an Early Years Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned Early Years training.The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas stipulated 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. Green Construction
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a Green Construction Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. This procurement process aims to appointexperienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned construction training.The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas stipulated in the provider eligibility section of this document. Providers must demonstrate the ability to engageemployers, 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. Electrical Installation
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver an Electrical Installation Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. 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 stipulated 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. Construction
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a Construction Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. 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 stipulated 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. HGV Driver Training
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver an HGV Driver Training Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. 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 stipulated 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 7. EV Charging Installation
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver an EV Installation Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. 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 stipulated 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 8. Construction Supervision
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a Construction Supervision Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. 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 stipulated 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 9. CAD and BIM
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a CAD & BIM Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. 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 stipulated 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: Early Years
Lots
Lot 1. Early Years
Supplier
Contract value
- £105,985.50 excluding VAT
- £127,182.60 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 25 days
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
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Contract 2. Lot 3. Green Construction
Lots
Lot 3. Green Construction
Supplier
Contract value
- £128,250 excluding VAT
- £153,900 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 25 days
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
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Contract 3. Lot 4. Electrical Installation
Lots
Lot 4. Electrical Installation
Supplier
Contract value
- £128,250 excluding VAT
- £153,900 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 25 days
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
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Contract 4. Lot 5. Construction
Lots
Lot 5. Construction
Supplier
Contract value
- £87,345 excluding VAT
- £104,814 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 25 days
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
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Contract 5. Lot 6. HGV Driver Training
Lots
Lot 6. HGV Driver Training
Supplier
Contract value
- £137,494 excluding VAT
- £164,992.80 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 25 days
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
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Contract 6. Lot 7. EV Charging Installation
Lots
Lot 7. EV Charging Installation
Supplier
Contract value
- £68,810 excluding VAT
- £82,572 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 25 days
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
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Contract 7. Lot 8. Construction Supervision
Lots
Lot 8. Construction Supervision
Supplier
Contract value
- £102,837 excluding VAT
- £123,404.40 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 25 days
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
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Contract 8. Lot 9. CAD and BIM
Lots
Lot 9. CAD and BIM
Supplier
Contract value
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 25 days
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
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Early Years
- 5 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Green Construction
- 8 tenders received
- 7 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
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Electrical Installation
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Construction
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 6. HGV Driver Training
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 7. EV Charging Installation
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders 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
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 8. Construction Supervision
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 9. CAD and BIM
- 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)
Lots that will not be awarded
Lot 2. Data Skills
Description
his 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.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Date of decision not to award
15 August 2025
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
3T TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 05982756
Hurn View House 5 Aviation Park West, Bournemouth International Airport
Christchurch
BH23 6EW
United Kingdom
Email: Charlie.guthrie@3tglobal.com
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 6. Lot 7. EV Charging Installation
INTERTRAIN UK LTD.
- Companies House: 04696164
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXCQ-2548-XWQM
Balby Court
Doncaster
DN4 8DE
United Kingdom
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 8. Lot 9. CAD and BIM
PETER SMYTHE TRANSPORT TRAINING LIMITED
- Companies House: 03655495
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQM-4571-NZNR
Plot J Brierley Park Industrial Estate
Sutton-In-Ashfield
NG17 3FW
United Kingdom
Email: bids@petersmythe.co.uk
Website: https://www.petersmythe.co.uk/
Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 5. Lot 6. HGV Driver Training
REED IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Companies House: 00851645
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRBL-7293-HRJP
Academy Court, 94 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1DT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. Lot 3. Green Construction
Contract 3. Lot 4. Electrical Installation
Shoots Training Limited
- Companies House: 04799102
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWHB-8591-QYTD
3 Wollaston Road
Bournemouth
BH6 4AR
United Kingdom
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Lot 1: Early Years
THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED
- Companies House: 06401277
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRM-9859-NRDW
Unit 7 Cae Gwyrdd
Cardiff
CF15 7AB
United Kingdom
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 4. Lot 5. Construction
Contract 7. Lot 8. Construction Supervision
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