Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06e15c
- Published by:
- Shropshire Council
- Authority ID:
- AA20190
- Publication date:
- 12 August 2026
- Deadline date:
- 01 September 2026
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Please note: This is not a call for competition and does not form part of any procurement process.Shropshire Council is exploring the commissioning of DWP Skills Bootcamp delivery across a range of priority sectors to support residents into employment and help employers address local skills shortages. The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand provider capacity, delivery models and market appetite before determining the final procurement approach.The information gathered will inform the development of the specification, lot structure and procurement strategy.Skills Bootcamps are flexible training programmes designed to help adults develop sector-specific skills that are in demand by employers. They typically support learners to gain new skills, progress into employment, or advance within their current role. Skills Bootcamps are developed in partnership with employers to help address local workforce needs and skills shortages.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
DMNV 038
Procurement description
Please note: This is not a call for competition and does not form part of any procurement process.
Shropshire Council is exploring the commissioning of DWP Skills Bootcamp delivery across a range of priority sectors to support residents into employment and help employers address local skills shortages. The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand provider capacity, delivery models and market appetite before determining the final procurement approach.
The information gathered will inform the development of the specification, lot structure and procurement strategy.
Skills Bootcamps are flexible training programmes designed to help adults develop sector-specific skills that are in demand by employers. They typically support learners to gain new skills, progress into employment, or advance within their current role. Skills Bootcamps are developed in partnership with employers to help address local workforce needs and skills shortages.
Total value (estimated)
1200000.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM to 31 March 2028, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
Shropshire Council
Identification register:
Address 1: Guildhall, Frankwell Quay
Town/City: Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY3 8HQ
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCLL-9577-QDZW
NUTS code: UKG22
Contact name: Procurement
Email: procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2028, 23:59PM
Engagement
Engagement process description
Shropshire Council is exploring the commissioning of DWP Skills Bootcamp delivery across a range of priority sectors to support residents into employment and help employers address local skills shortages. The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand provider capacity, delivery models and market appetite before determining the final procurement approach.
The information gathered will inform the development of the specification, lot structure and procurement strategy.
Please complete the questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWPSkillsbootcampsmarketengagement by no later than 31st August 2026
Due date
31 August 2026, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
17 December 2026
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80500000 |
Training services |
Education and training services |
| 80530000 |
Vocational training services |
Training services |
Delivery locations
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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