Skills Bootcamps - Wave 6

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

Published: Oct 30, 2025

Updated: May 26, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

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Awarded to Steadfast Training Ltd — £273,314

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About This Opportunity

Award notice from Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (United Kingdom) — Skills Bootcamps - Wave 6. education & training. Awarded to Steadfast.

This is a supplies contract in the education and training and Youth sectors, with a focus on Vocational Training, Skills Development and Employment Services. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 360,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the education and training sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The Authority awarded multiple contracts for the service delivery of Skills Bootcamps. Contracts will be for a delivery period from the start of the contract until the 30th September 2026.

Contracts for services will be for the start of delivery to commence ASAP with delivery ending before the 30th September 2026 Bidders may submit a tender as one of the following:

Bidders who have a UKPRN number and access to report Learner data via the Individualized Learner Record (ILR) service

Bidder - an individual organization without subcontract arrangements, intending to deliver the contract directly.

Lead Bidder - an individual organization responsible for the successful delivery of the Contract but will rely on subcontractors to deliver some or all the services, but who remains solely accountable to the Authority.

Consortium - a group of two or more organizations applying jointly to deliver a Contract. All members sign the contract with the Authority and are held jointly accountable

Bidders may submit one tender in one of the capacities listed above. Bidders are encouraged and supported to work collaboratively and via a consortium, where the partnership will enhance learners' outcomes. Subcontracting rules apply.

Bidders will be required to present a delivery plan for each applied lot. A template will be provided.

Bidders will need to outline how they intend to collaborate with employers and other local services to recruit learners and support the positive progression of all learners.

Bidders must demonstrate how they intend to check and monitor learner eligibility (in line with Skills Bootcamp Technical Guidance) and how they will record all the evidence requirements.

The service contract includes an option to extend by a up to two years ending on 30th September 2028. Any decision to extend a Provider's contract will be subject to the following:

* funding availability and approval in subsequent years;

* assessment of need;

* perfor. CPV: Education and training services (80000000). Procedure: Other - . Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 30, 2025. Last refreshed 30 days ago. Reference: CPCA001-DN778821-85260521. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has issued 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 9 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: February 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Steadfast Training Ltd was awarded the contract for £273,314. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CPCA001-DN778821-85260521 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Steadfast Training Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.