Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
East Sussex County Council
East Sussex County Council
Lewes
BN7 1UE
UK
Contact person: Debbie Reed
E-mail: debbie.reed@brighton-hove.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.eastsussex.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
ESCC - DR - Skills Bootcamps
Reference number: DN2755
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The delivery of Skills Bootcamps which are flexible short vocational courses designed to improve the skills of the workforce in key sectors. They are offered to adults aged 19 and over.
There will be 17 lots in total to deliver specific learning provision in the vocational areas listed within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document (document 2). There are a total of 17 contracts that may be awarded.
Each contract is initially a 1-year contract subject to extension and subject to funding/performance.
As stipulated in the specification, the Council is seeking one provider per lot. Providers may bid for more than one lot. No provider will be contracted to deliver more than a maximum of eight lots. Please refer to document 12 for information.
Full details of the required Services are set out in the service specifications.
The Council is conducting this procurement within the requirements of the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI2015/102). The process has a reduced tender period of 21 days (instead of the standard 28 days); and shall run as a single stage open tender.
The Council reserves the right to not observe a standstill period. If the Council decides to observe a standstill period, the Commissioners will follow a 10-day standstill period which shall commence the day after the Commissioners send out notices confirming their decision to award the Contract. Following the completion of a 10-day standstill period, the Commissioners will award the Contract.
This procurement is subject to confirmation of DfE Government Funding. If funding is reduced, suspended, reclaimed or withdrawn by Government, ESCC may choose to withdraw certain lots and/or reduce or modify the size of lots.
The Estimated overall Procurement Value is £7,074,150 (excluding VAT). The Estimated overall Procurement Value (including extensions) is based on 17 one-year contracts (which have a combined estimated total value of £2,358,050.00 which is the total annual funding available) plus the option for the Council to enter into two further one-year extensions subject to funding. So, the 1 + 1 + 1 procurement has an Estimated overall Value (including extensions) of £7,074,150 (£2,358,050.00 x 3). Individual estimated contract values based on current funding indications can be found in document 13.
Should not all Lots be awarded, the Council reserves the right but not an obligation to apportion any monies (from Lots not awarded) to the awarded Lots (subject to funding).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
7 074 150.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Construction and the Built Environment (made up of three Skills Bootcamps)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of three Skills Bootcamps called:1A Construction and the Built environment (general), 1B Pathway to (Accelerated) Apprenticeship in Construction and the Built Environment; and 1C Entry to labouring in construction sector. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
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
Lot 2 - Construction and the Built Environment (made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Green Skills in Construction & the Built Environment. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 2 - Construction and the Built Environment (made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Construction and the Built Environment: Green Skills in Construction & the Built Environment
Estimated Value excluding VAT: £432,000
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Engineering and Manufacturing (Made up of two Skills Bootcamps)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of two Skills Bootcamps called: 3A Engineering and Manufacturing (General); and 3B Introduction to engineering and manufacturing. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
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
Lot 4 - Engineering and Manufacturing (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Electric Vehicle- EV installation. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
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
Lot 5 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Adobe Creative Cloud. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 5 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Digital Skills: Adobe Creative Cloud
Estimated Value excluding VAT: £868,500
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Digital Marketing. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 6 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp).The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Digital Skills: Digital Marketing Skills
Estimated value excluding VAT: £859,500
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Digital Video Skills. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 7 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Digital Skills: Digital Video Skills
Estimated value excluding VAT: £429,750
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Cyber security. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
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: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Digital Analytics. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 9 - Digital (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Digital Skills: Digital Analytics
Estimated value excluding VAT: £258,000
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10 - Education and Early Years (Made up of two Skills Bootcamps)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of two Skills Bootcamps called: 10A Early Years/Childminding; and 10B Teaching Assistants. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 10 - Education and Early Years (Made up of two Skills Bootcamps). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Education & Early Years: Early Years/Childminding and Teaching Assistants
Estimated value excluding VAT: £570,000
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Lot 11 - Land-Based (Made up of three Skills Bootcamps)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of three Skills Bootcamps called: 11A Forestry & Arboriculture, 11B Amenity Horticulture; and 11C Construction Landscaping. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 11 - Land-Based (Made up of three Skills Bootcamps). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Land Based Sector: Forestry & Arboriculture, Amenity Horticulture and Construction Landscaping
Estimated value excluding VAT: £439,200
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Lot 12 - Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Wine. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 12 - Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Land Based Sector: Wine
Estimated value excluding VAT: £156,000
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
Lot 13 - Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Animal Care. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 13 - Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Land Based Sector: Animal Care
Estimated value excluding VAT: £183,600
Lot No: 14
II.2.1) Title
Lot 14 - Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Butchery. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 14 - Land Based (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Land Based Sector: Butchery
Estimated value excluding VAT: £112,500
Lot No: 15
II.2.1) Title
Lot 15 - Business and Administration (Made up of two Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of two Skills Bootcamp called: 15A Leadership and project management; and 15B Business Management. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 15 - Business and Administration (Made up of two Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Business & Administration: Leadership & Project Management and Business Management.
Estimated value excluding VAT: £518,400
Lot No: 16
II.2.1) Title
Lot 16 - Hospitality (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of one Skills Bootcamp called: Catering. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 16 - Hospitality (Made up of one Skills Bootcamp). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Hospitality: Catering
Estimated value excluding VAT: £192,000.
Lot No: 17
II.2.1) Title
Lot 17 - Health and Social Care (Made up of two Skills Bootcamps)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is made up of two Skills Bootcamps called: 17A Health and Social Care; and 17B Pharmacy. Please see the specification for more information about this lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The term of the contract can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority subject to funding.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 17 - Health and Social Care (Made up of two Skills Bootcamps). The contract name for this lot is: Bootcamps in Health & Social Care: Health & Social Care and Pharmacy
Estimated value excluding VAT: £432,000
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
- Accelerated procedure
Justification:
The Council is conducting this procurement within the requirements of the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI2015/102). The process has a reduced tender period of 21 days (instead of the standard 28 days); and shall run as a single stage open tender.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-005847
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 Bootcamps in Construction and the Built Environment: Green Skills in Construction & the Built Environment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East Sussex College Group
10002923
Eastbourne
UK
NUTS: UKJ22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 432 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Lot 5 Bootcamps in Digital Skills: Adobe Creative Cloud
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Creative Process Digital
09232138
Brighton
UK
NUTS: UKJ21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 868 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Lot 6 Bootcamps in Digital Skills: Digital Marketing Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Creative Process Digital
09232138
Brighton
UK
NUTS: UKJ21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 859 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Lot 7 Bootcamps in Digital Skills: Digital Video Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Creative Process Digital
09232138
Brighton
UK
NUTS: UKJ21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 429 750.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: Lot 9 Bootcamps in Digital Skills: Digital Analytics
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TechNative Digital Ltd
14306044
Brighton
UK
NUTS: UKJ21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 258 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: Lot 10 Bootcamps in Education & Early Years: Early Years/Childminding and Teaching Assistants
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting Limited
08035712
Neath
UK
NUTS: UKL17
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 570 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Title: Lot 11 Bootcamps in Land Based Sector: Forestry & Arboriculture, Amenity Horticulture and Construction Landscaping
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Plumpton College
10005124
Lewes
UK
NUTS: UKJ22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 439 200.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Title: Lot 12 Bootcamps in Land Based Sector: Wine
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Plumpton College
10005124
Lewes
UK
NUTS: UKJ22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 156 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 13
Title: Lot 13 Bootcamps in Land Based Sector: Animal Care
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Plumpton College
10005124
Lewes
UK
NUTS: UKJ22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 183 600.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 14
Title: Lot 14 Bootcamps in Land Based Sector: Butchery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Plumpton College
10005124
Lewes
UK
NUTS: UKJ22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 112 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 15
Title: Lot 15 Bootcamps in Business & Administration: Leadership & Project Management and Business Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting Limited
08035712
Neath
UK
NUTS: UKL17
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 518 400.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 16
Title: Lot 16 Bootcamps in Hospitality: Catering
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East Sussex College Group
10002923
Eastbourne
UK
NUTS: UKJ22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 192 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 17
Title: Lot 17 Bootcamps in Health & Social Care: Health & Social Care and Pharmacy
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Skills Provider Ltd
13096448
Chelsmford
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 432 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
There are three (3) corrections to the original tender notice (Ref: 2025/S 000-005847) (The link is https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005847-2025)
1. Under Lot 13 (section II.2.4): the word "Butchery" should have read "Animal Care" in line with the specification issued with the tender.
2. Under Lot 14 (section II.2.4.): the word "Animal Care" should have read "Butchery" in line with the specification issued with the tender.
3. This contract is funded annually by the Department of Education with the expectation that Milestones 1 and 2 are completed by 31st March 2026. Providers must achieve Milestone 3, however, within six months after the training has finished as detailed in the specification issued with the tender. The maximum Contract Year 1 end date is therefore 30 September 2026. This will also apply to Contract Year 2 and Contract Year 3, subject to confirmation of funding. Therefore, under section II.2.7 the date "31 March 2028" should have read "30 September 2028".
Please note: There has been a delay in publishing this award notice. This was due to an ongoing Find a Tender technical issue which has now been fixed. The Contracts Finder award notice was however published on 30 June 2025. (The link is https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73074e77-dc7c-4101-9845-d412d50fd852)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/09/2025