Published date: 6 March 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 5 April 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Higher education services - 80300000

  • Adult and other education services - 80400000

    • Training services - 80500000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0 to £930,850

Procurement reference

BUCKSH001-DN712728-36282055

Published date

6 March 2024

Closing date

5 April 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

24 May 2024

Contract end date

31 October 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to procure the provision of Skills Bootcamps in the Creative (Film and TV) sector for the Buckinghamshire Skills Bootcamp Wave 5 programme.

Skills Bootcamps are intensive flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable them to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities and an increased level of income over time (including for the self-employed). This procurement seeks Skills Bootcamps delivery from May 2024 to 31st October 2025, funded via the Department for Education's (DfE) Skills for Life programme.

There are 8 Lots by Subject Area and Potential Providers can tender for any number of Lots. The Lots are:

Lot A: Skills Bootcamp in Production
Lot B: Management of Production Managers
Lot C: 2nd Assistant Director
Lot D: VFX Production Co-ordinator
Lot E: VFX Production Manager
Lot F: Location Manager
Lot G: Technical Assistants for Outside Broadcasts
Lot H: Riggers for Studio and Outside Broadcasts

This is an open tender. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk/buckscc/portal.nsf/content/DEVA-A4NC3Z

Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on 5th April 2024. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.

Tenderers should be aware that by submitting a bid, the tenderer agrees to the Terms and Conditions, Specification and all other content of the contract.

More information

Links

Additional text

The Council is conducting the procurement under the "Light Touch Regime" as set out in regulations 74-77 in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).

About the buyer

Contact name

Ann Spence

Address

Walton Street Offices
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
United Kingdom

Email

ann.spence@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/