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
- £1,439,620 excluding VAT
- £1,727,544 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
14 August 2025
Contract dates
- 15 August 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years, 2 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
Possible extension to 31st October 2027 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
Date signed
14 August 2025
Contract dates
- 15 August 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years, 2 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
Possible extension to 31st October 2027 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
Date signed
14 August 2025
Contract dates
- 15 August 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years, 2 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
Possible extension to 31st October 2027 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
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £118,320 excluding VAT
- £141,984 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
14 August 2025
Contract dates
- 15 August 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years, 2 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
Possible extension to 31st October 2027 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
Date signed
14 August 2025
Contract dates
- 15 August 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years, 2 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
Possible extension to 31st October 2027 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
Date signed
14 August 2025
Contract dates
- 15 August 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 2 years, 2 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
Possible extension to 31st October 2027 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
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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
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
Contract 3. Lot 3. Digital
DIGITAL PENINSULA NETWORK LIMITED
- Companies House: 04143823
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10026332
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
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
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
Contract 1. Lot 1. Construction
JUST IT TRAINING LIMITED
- Companies House: 04179244
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJPC-8652-WQLW
Unit 10 Newby Road, Hazel Grove
Stockport
SK7 5DA
United Kingdom
Email: bidteam@justit.co.uk
Website: https://www.justit.co.uk
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
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
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
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
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
Contract 3. Lot 3. Digital
South Devon College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10005977
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNVY-2142-GNWQ
Vantage Point, Long Road
Paignton
TQ4 7EJ
United Kingdom
Email: pgpt@southdevon.ac.uk
Website: http://www.southdevon.ac.uk
Region: UKK42 - Torbay
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 4. Lot 4. Early Years
SOUTH WEST ASSOCIATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS LIMITED
- Companies House: 07465523
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRR-6751-GPLJ
Goodwood House
Taunton
TA1 2PX
United Kingdom
Email: info@swatpro.org.uk
Website: https://www.swatpro.org.uk
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 4. Lot 4. Early Years
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
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
Contract 5. Lot 5. Education
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
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
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government