Published date: 18 December 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: 28 January 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£6,000,000

Procurement reference

RG/CORP/LCC/24/272

Published date

18 December 2024

Closing date

28 January 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 May 2025

Contract end date

30 September 2026

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

"The tender for Lancashire Skills Bootcamps is seeking contracts which will support Lancashire and its employers to fill skills shortages, by bringing participating individuals closer to better jobs through training which meets the skills needs of local employers and providing guaranteed interviews.
The aim of this programme is to procure a range of Skills Bootcamps across Lancashire in the priority areas to fill the hard-to-fill vacancies business are experiencing and to give Lancashire residents the opportunity to upskill and access new career paths.
The content of the Skills Bootcamps will be specific to the chosen priority area and tailored to meet the needs of the employers working with delivery partners and offering the guaranteed interviews.
The initial contract term will commence on or around 1st May 2025 until 30th September 2026 with all delivery being completed by 31st March 2026. Extension options may be available subject to funding and performance."


More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Rachel Green

Address

County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
England

Telephone

01772 535026

Email

contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk