Awarded contract

Skills Bootcamps Wave 7 - Further Competition from Skills Framework Lot 2

Details

Supplier(s)
Value
£3,841,395
Duration
1 year
Topic
Adult and other education services
Published
2 November 2026

Tender description

Through the Open Skills Framework established for Adult Skills and Skills Bootcamp funding, Devon County Council is looking to run a mini competition for delivery of Skills Bootcamps, to those Providers successfully appointed on the Framework. Through the Wave 7 funding Devon County Council will aim to deliver 1,082 learner starts across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay from April 2026. All course completions will be no later than 31 March 2027. Learners who complete their course must have a positive job outcome (a new job must be continuous employment for at least 12 weeks or an apprenticeship, increased responsibilities or a new role with existing employer or increased opportunities for the self-employed) within 6 months of completing their Skills Bootcamp. ## Contract award Title: • Sector 1 - Built Environment, Construction, Green Economy and Clean Energy ## Contract award Title: Sector Lot 2 -Education and Early Years ## Contract award Title: Sector Lot 3 - Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical and Defence Skills ## Contract award Title: Sector Lot 4 - Finance, Business, Professional, Public and Voluntary Services ## Contract award Title: Sector Lot 5 - Hospitality, Tourism and Visitor Economy

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published2 November 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date2 November 2026
  3. Next: Contract expiry date31 October 2027in 12 months

About the buyer

Devon County Council runs local government services across Devon, and buys as a local authority through procurement specialists based across its eight directorates. The council is also a member of the Devon and Cornwall Procurement Partnership, alongside district councils, colleges and NHS services in the region. Social care and health providers work with a separate Provider Engagement Network and Market Management Team. Prospective providers meet that team to discuss proposals before any contract is issued.

Over the past 5 years, most of Devon County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, transport services and health and social work.

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