Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Devon County Council
County Hall, Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
UK
Contact person: Mrs Ejovwoke Barovbe
Telephone: +44 1392380274
E-mail: ejovwoke.barovbe@devon.gov.uk
NUTS: UKK4
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.devon.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.devon.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
CP2593-24 Wave 6 Train4Tomorrow ‘Skills For Life’ - Skills Bootcamps
Reference number: DN760431
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Devon County Council (DCC) is the accountable body managing the delivery of Department for Education (DfE) ‘Skills for Life’ Skills Bootcamps across the Greater Devon area. Subject to DfE confirmation of Wave 6 funding [Financial Year 2025/26], DCC will be launching an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a contract to deliver industry led skills bootcamps to help meet in-demand skills needs across National and Local Priority Sectors.
Skills Bootcamps offer a wide range of short (2 to 16 weeks), intensive (Level 2-5) and flexibly delivered courses (in person, hybrid and online, weekdays, evenings and weekends). Skills bootcamps are available to adults (subject to DfE eligibility rules) and are designed to enable employers to upskill employees and to support individuals gain key skills to access to new employment opportunities.
The Authority anticipates launching the ITT before the end of March 2025, conducted under the Procurement Act 2023. Due to this, suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) from February 24th, 2025, when the new Procurement Act comes into force, in preparation for this procurement.
The ITT will be launched on the Procurement Portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. Interested providers should ensure they are registered on the portal in preparation for the ITT launch.
The Authority plans to conduct a market engagement event one week after the ITT is launched. Details regarding this event will be provided in the Tender Notice and ITT once published.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Construction
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80500000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Creative Industries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80500000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Digital
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80500000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Early Years
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80500000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Education
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80500000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Green Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80500000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Healthcare
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80500000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
HGV
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80500000
90000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Hospitality
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80500000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Professional Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80500000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Public and Voluntary Sector
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80500000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once publishe
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Social Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80500000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
Technical
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80300000
80500000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Details on the key areas of skills required under this Lot will be provided in the Tender notice and ITT once published.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
20/03/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Authority will be procuring these services under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
This notice is published to inform potential providers of the upcoming opportunity to bid for the Wave 6 Train4Tomorrow ‘Skills For Life’ - Skills Bootcamps.
The publication of this notice does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Authority to undertake any procurement exercise.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/02/2025