UPN-00266 Skills Bootcamps

The West of England Combined Authority

Published: Jun 8, 2026

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training, social protection and Youth sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 13.7 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 13, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Service being procured is Skills Bootcamps. These are being commissioned on behalf of the Authority.
The Authority’s strategic outcome(s) focuses on bringing together local employers, skills providers and other stakeholders to help residents to develop the skills they need to achieve their potential.
The Authority's Skills Bootcamp Programme is an initiative designed to provide high-quality, intensive training tailored to meet the needs of regional employers and deliver in-demand skills aligned with industry standards. The Programme is implemented by the Authority and is funded by the Government (currently funded through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Contract Sharing:
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Lot 1: Advanced Manufacturing (refer to ITT)

Lot 10: Digital Technologies - Workplace Skills (refer to ITT)

Lot 11: Logistics and Transportation (refer to ITT)

Lot 12: Leadership and Management (refer to ITT)

Lot 2: Clean Energy Industries (refer to ITT)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 8, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Reference: 053957-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The West of England Combined Authority

The West of England Combined Authority has issued 22 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 10 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Education & Training, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 13, 2026. You have 18 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The West of England 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 Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £13,700,000 - £13,700,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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 FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 053957-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.