Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Essex County Council
N/A
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM11QH
UK
E-mail: melody.mahachi@essex.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.essex.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Skills Bootcamps wave 7
Reference number: PL0120
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This is the procurement of the provision of Skills Bootcamps. The delivery partners must adhere to the reporting requirements for ECC and DWP/DfE to secure funding. This programme will allow Essex providers to respond to the demands of the local economy, via delivery of specific Skills Bootcamps. It covers all sectors identified by Essex's LSIP and covers the County, as well as Thurrock and Southend.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
641 540.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Construction & the built environment (includes clean energy)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is the procurement of the provision of Skills Bootcamps. The delivery partners must adhere to the reporting requirements for ECC and DWP/DfE to secure funding. This programme will allow Essex providers to respond to the demands of the local economy, via delivery of specific Skills Bootcamps. It covers all sectors identified by Essex's LSIP and covers the County, as well as Thurrock and Southend.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical evaluation
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Aviation (includes defence)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is the procurement of the provision of Skills Bootcamps. The delivery partners must adhere to the reporting requirements for ECC and DWP/DfE to secure funding. This programme will allow Essex providers to respond to the demands of the local economy, via delivery of specific Skills Bootcamps. It covers all sectors identified by Essex's LSIP and covers the County, as well as Thurrock and Southend.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical evaluation
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Creative & Cultural Industries (includes Tourism)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is the procurement of the provision of Skills Bootcamps. The delivery partners must adhere to the reporting requirements for ECC and DWP/DfE to secure funding. This programme will allow Essex providers to respond to the demands of the local economy, via delivery of specific Skills Bootcamps. It covers all sectors identified by Essex's LSIP and covers the County, as well as Thurrock and Southend.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical evaluation
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
DigiTech
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is the procurement of the provision of Skills Bootcamps. The delivery partners must adhere to the reporting requirements for ECC and DWP/DfE to secure funding. This programme will allow Essex providers to respond to the demands of the local economy, via delivery of specific Skills Bootcamps. It covers all sectors identified by Essex's LSIP and covers the County, as well as Thurrock and Southend.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: technical evaluation
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Health, Social Care & Med Tech (includes life sciences)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is the procurement of the provision of Skills Bootcamps. The delivery partners must adhere to the reporting requirements for ECC and DWP/DfE to secure funding. This programme will allow Essex providers to respond to the demands of the local economy, via delivery of specific Skills Bootcamps. It covers all sectors identified by Essex's LSIP and covers the County, as well as Thurrock and Southend.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical evaluation
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Professional Services, Transport and Logistics (includes financial services)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is the procurement of the provision of Skills Bootcamps. The delivery partners must adhere to the reporting requirements for ECC and DWP/DfE to secure funding. This programme will allow Essex providers to respond to the demands of the local economy, via delivery of specific Skills Bootcamps. It covers all sectors identified by Essex's LSIP and covers the County, as well as Thurrock and Southend.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical evaluation
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Community & Voluntary
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is the procurement of the provision of Skills Bootcamps. The delivery partners must adhere to the reporting requirements for ECC and DWP/DfE to secure funding. This programme will allow Essex providers to respond to the demands of the local economy, via delivery of specific Skills Bootcamps. It covers all sectors identified by Essex's LSIP and covers the County, as well as Thurrock and Southend.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical evaluation
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Education
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is the procurement of the provision of Skills Bootcamps. The delivery partners must adhere to the reporting requirements for ECC and DWP/DfE to secure funding. This programme will allow Essex providers to respond to the demands of the local economy, via delivery of specific Skills Bootcamps. It covers all sectors identified by Essex's LSIP and covers the County, as well as Thurrock and Southend.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical evaluation
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
Closed competition using CCS DPS (Adult Skills and learning RM6348)
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
House Builder XL Ltd
3959121
Bristol
UK
NUTS: UKH
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 123 015.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fareport Training Organisation Limited
02006930
Hampshire,
UK
NUTS: UKH
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 91 150.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mastered Studios Ltd
11585221
London
UK
NUTS: UKH
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 208 800.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited
01644241
Coventry
UK
NUTS: UKH
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 98 775.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Skills Max Academy Limited
08103134
London
UK
NUTS: UKH
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 74 865.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court, Royal Courts of Justice
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/08/2026