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Wave 6 Train4Tomorrow 'Skills For Life' - Skills Bootcamps Lot 1 and Lot 5

Official notice

Authority: Devon County Council (Local council)

13 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Education & Training (80)Community & Cultural Services (98) Delivery: South West (UKK4)
Published estimate£18,017,000envelope for 13 lots · £21,620,400 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 2 May 2025awarded 30 Jul 2025
Awarded to EXETER AND NORTH DEVON COLLEGES GROUP +21 more15 awards
Contract term 1 yr 3 moends 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions · starts 22 Jul 2025

What is being bought13 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The overall aims of the Skills Bootcamps are:

To deliver *flexible training programmes lasting up to 16 weeks, based on employer/sector 'in-demand' skills needs which may be either accredited (i.e. qualification based) or non-accredited (e.g. based on alignment with industry standards) enabling adults (19+) to do training around work and other commitments. Training supports those looking to gain work, additional responsibilities, pivot into new roles or access new opportunities and will offer a guaranteed job interview to individual participants (where applicable) on completion of the course.

To address the needs of adults (19+) who are full-time and part-time employed (supported by their Employers), unemployed, returning to work after a break or self-employed, and provide individuals with wider access to opportunities to retrain, update or formalise their skills or acquire specialist skills.

To address the needs of employers and the wider economy, to deliver targeted interventions to meet short-medium term demand to fill vacancies and drive productivity. Skills bootcamps will help fill medium-higher level vacancies and bring individuals (including those currently in employment) closer to better jobs, by linking them with line of sight to a job/ different role, additional responsibilities or new opportunities/contracts.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 2 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT.

CPV: Adult and other education services · Higher education services · Other community, social and personal services · Training services

Lots and requirements (13)Procurement structure

13 lots · all with a published value (£18,017,000 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1ConstructionAwardedRenewal 1 yr 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£2,159,000

Skills Bootcamps to focus on:

  • Construction - Digital Solutions (CAD, AI, Surveying Tools) - [Level 3-5]
  • Construction - Ground works [Level 2-5]
  • Construction - Modern Construction Methods [Level 3-5]
  • Construction - Planning, Housing and Surveying Skills [Level 3-5]
  • Project Management for Construction [Level 3-4]
  • Retrofit - Trade skills and Assessors [Level 2-3]
  • Trade Skills [Level 2-3] - Covering pathways into: Bricklaying/ Carpentry / Electrical /Heritage Buildings / Plumbing / 2nd fit Internal painting/Tiling
Contract period: 22 Jul 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 (1 yr 3 mo) · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensionsValue: £2,159,000 exc. VAT · £2,590,800 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
80300000 Higher education services80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

Lot #2Creative IndustriesAwardedRenewal 1 yr 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£791,000

Skills Bootcamps to focus on:

  • Content creation and Website Development [Level 3]
  • Digital Marketing [Level 3]
  • TV and Screen Skills [Level 3]
Contract period: 22 Jul 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 (1 yr 3 mo) · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensionsValue: £791,000 exc. VAT · £949,200 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
80300000 Higher education services80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

Lot #3DigitalAwardedRenewal 1 yr 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£3,817,000

Skills Bootcamps to focus on:

  • AI - Data Science [Level 4-5]
  • AI - Workplace productivity [Level 3]
  • Cloud Services [Level 3-4]
  • Cyber [Level 3-4]
  • IT Support [Level 3-4]
  • Microsoft Power Platform and Process Automation [Level 3]
  • Networking [Level 3-4]
  • Project Management for IT [Level 3-4]
  • Software Development [Level 3-4]
Contract period: 22 Jul 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 (1 yr 3 mo) · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensionsValue: £3,817,000 exc. VAT · £4,580,400 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
80300000 Higher education services80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

Lot #4Early YearsAwardedRenewal 1 yr 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£543,000

Skills Bootcamps to focus on:

  • Childcare for wrap-around school provision [Level 3]
  • Childminding - Establishing a childminding business [Level 3]
  • Early Years/ SEN (Accelerated Apprenticeship pathway/Other) [Level 3]
  • Leadership for early years and childcare - Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship Pathways
  • Leadership for early years and childcare - Level 5 Team Leader Apprenticeship Pathways
Contract period: 22 Jul 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 (1 yr 3 mo) · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensionsValue: £543,000 exc. VAT · £651,600 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
80300000 Higher education services80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

Lot #5EducationAwardedRenewal 1 yr 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£1,153,000

Skills Bootcamps to focus on:

  • Care Leavers supported employment pathway (various sectors) [Level 3]
  • Coaching & Mentoring of Young People [Level 3-4]
  • Social, Emotional, Mental and Health coaching & awareness for teachers and tutors [Level 3-4]
  • Teaching Support and Learning Support in Schools [Level 3]
  • Training for undergrad & FE students to tutor secondary pupils to improve numeracy & Literacy [Level 3]
Contract period: 22 Jul 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 (1 yr 3 mo) · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensionsValue: £1,153,000 exc. VAT · £1,383,600 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
80300000 Higher education services80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

Lot #6Green SkillsAwardedRenewal 1 yr 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£1,321,000

Skills Bootcamps to focus on:

  • Climate Adaptation/Resilience [Level 3-4]
  • Ecology and Conservation [Level 3-4]
  • Land Management [Level 2-3]
  • Sustainable / Regenerative Farming [Level 2-4]
  • Sustainability for senior leaders [Level 3-4]
  • Lot 6 'Green Skills' is for pure Green Skills only. Pure Green Skills are those which do not fit into/have relevance to any other sector/lot. Any 'Green Skills' related bids which also relate to either the Technical, Construction, Creative Industries, or Professional Services should be incorporated under the respective Lot i.e. Lot 2, 3, 6 and 8. For example, Retro-fit is both 'Construction' and 'Green Skills' and thus should be detailed under 'Construction' as it is not purely 'Green Skills'
Contract period: 22 Jul 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 (1 yr 3 mo) · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensionsValue: £1,321,000 exc. VAT · £1,585,200 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
80300000 Higher education services80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

Lot #7Health CareAwardedRenewal 1 yr 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£479,000

Skills Bootcamps to focus on:

  • Coaching and Mentoring for Healthcare [Level 3]
  • Modular Healthcare for Primary or Secondary Care [Level 3]
  • Modular Healthcare for Social Care [Level 3]
  • Pharmacy and Dentistry Assistant [Level 3]
Contract period: 22 Jul 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 (1 yr 3 mo) · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensionsValue: £479,000 exc. VAT · £574,800 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
80300000 Higher education services80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

Lot #8Transport & LogisticAwardedRenewal 1 yr 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£849,000

Skills Bootcamps to focus on:

A: HGV for logistics and incident response:

  • HGV Pathway 1 - Novice to Cat C1
  • HGV Pathway 2 - Novice to Cat C
  • HGV Pathway 3 - Cat B to Cat CE
  • HGV Pathway 4 - Upgrade from Cat C to Cat CE

B: Bus Driving - Novice to Cat D

Contract period: 22 Jul 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 (1 yr 3 mo) · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensionsValue: £849,000 exc. VAT · £1,018,800 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
80300000 Higher education services80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

Lot #9Catering & HospitalityAwardedRenewal 1 yr 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£281,000

Skills Bootcamps to focus on:

  • Hospitality and Catering - Future Managers [L3-5]
  • Hospitality and/or Catering Services [L3]
Contract period: 22 Jul 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 (1 yr 3 mo) · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensionsValue: £281,000 exc. VAT · £337,200 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
80300000 Higher education services80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

Lot #10Professional ServicesAwardedRenewal 1 yr 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£827,000

Skills Bootcamps to focus on:

  • Accounting and Book-keeping [Level 3-4]
  • Leadership & Management [Level 3]
  • Project Management [Level 3]
  • Supporting SEN and Neurodiversity in the workplace [Level 3]
  • Universal Support Work Coach Foundation Qualification [Level 3]
  • User-centred design and community consultation [Level 4]
Contract period: 22 Jul 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 (1 yr 3 mo) · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensionsValue: £827,000 exc. VAT · £992,400 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
80300000 Higher education services80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

Lot #11Public and Voluntary Services SectorAwardedRenewal 1 yr 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£1,437,000

Skills Bootcamps to focus on:

  • Coaching and Mentoring [Level 3]
  • British Sign Language [Level 2]
  • British Sign Language [Level 3]
  • Support roles for social work sector [Level 3]
  • Support worker for children and young person's residential homes [Level 3]
  • Trauma Experience Coaching (for non-clinical staff working in Public Sector, VCSE, Social care and Healthcare) [ Level 3]
Contract period: 22 Jul 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 (1 yr 3 mo) · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensionsValue: £1,437,000 exc. VAT · £1,724,400 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
80300000 Higher education services80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

Lot #12Social CareAwardedRenewal 1 yr 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£637,000

Skills Bootcamps to focus on:

  • Complex Needs for Support Workers [Level 3]
  • Pathway to Accelerated Apprenticeship in Social Care Assessor [Level 3]
  • Person Centred Care (Community and Residential) [Level 3]
  • Working in Social Care - Business Support [Level 3]
Contract period: 22 Jul 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 (1 yr 3 mo) · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensionsValue: £637,000 exc. VAT · £764,400 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
80300000 Higher education services80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

Lot #13TechnicalAwardedRenewal 1 yr 3 moSMEVCSEPublished value£3,723,000

Skills Bootcamps to focus on:

  • Accelerated Engineering (Accelerated Apprenticeships and modular engineering skills required for regional employers) [Level 3-4]
  • Advanced / Specialised Manufacturing [Level 3-4]
  • Aviation [Level 3-4]
  • Cycle Technician [Level 3]
  • Electric Vehicles & Charging Infrastructure [Level 3-4]
  • Food Production / Supply Chain management [Level 3-4]
  • Maritime pathways [Level 3-4]
  • Photonics [Level 3-4]
  • Project Management for Engineering/Manufacturing [Level 3-4]
  • Renewables - Air Source / Ground Source [Level 3-4]
  • Renewables - On-shore/Off-shore Wind [Level 3-4]
  • Renewables - Solar [Level 3-4]
  • Sensors [Level 3-4]
  • Transport Infrastructure [Level 3-4]
  • Welding [Level 3-4]
  • Welding for shipbuilding - Lloyds nautical welding classification [Level 3]
Contract period: 22 Jul 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 (1 yr 3 mo) · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensionsValue: £3,723,000 exc. VAT · £4,467,600 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.
80300000 Higher education services80400000 Adult and other education services80500000 Training services98000000 Other community, social and personal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 13 lots
Quality: 100%
Published award criteria (1)
  • Quality: Curriculum - 30% Provision - 20% Learner engagement, enrolment, & participation - 25% Implementation - 11% Quality Assurance - 8% Corporate Parenting - 6%
Lot distribution rule: Tenders can be submitted for individual, multiple or all Lots, with no limit on the number of Lots to be awarded to one provider. Please note: Bidders can submit bids for as many Skills Bootcamps as they want per Lot but will not be awarded more than four different skills bootcamps per lot in the first place. If there are remaining funds after all above quality threshold bids within the Lot have been awarded, then additional awards may be made.
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

  • Technical & professional ability

    The conditions of participation relating to Technical ability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Light touch regime
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 2 Feb 2026
First published
1 Aug 2025, 21:09 BST
Last source update
5 Dec 2025, 15:57 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 9 Jul 2025
Authority reference
CP2593-24
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-012483
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Adult and other education servicesHigher education servicesOther community, social and personal servicesTraining services
Delivery area
South West (UKK4)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb92 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

As per Tender Documentation

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
2 May 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
24 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Submission must be via the Authority's e-tendering Portal (Procontract) -

www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ↗

Please refer to the tender documents for submission instructions

Timeline

1 Apr 2025 → 5 Dec 2025 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    1 Apr 2025, 16:40 BST
  2. Tender notice published
    2 Apr 2025, 12:15 BST
  3. Next notice expected
    3 Apr 2025, 00:59 BST
  4. Clarification questions by
    24 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
  5. Submission deadline
    2 May 2025, 12:00 BST
  6. Award decision expected by
    9 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
  7. Contract starts
    22 Jul 2025, 00:00 BST
  8. Assessment summaries sent
    31 Jul 2025, 00:00 BST
  9. Standstill ends
    13 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
  10. Latest notice published313 days ago
    5 Dec 2025, 15:57 GMT

Notice history

10 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 1 Apr 2025
  1. First planning notice published
    1 Apr 2025, 16:40 BST
  2. Tender notice published
    2 Apr 2025, 12:15 BST
    UK4
  3. Tender notice published
    2 Apr 2025, 12:32 BST
    UK4
  4. Contract award notice published
    1 Aug 2025, 21:09 BST
    UK6
  5. Contract award notice published
    1 Aug 2025, 21:19 BST
    UK6
  6. Contract signature expected
    14 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  7. Contract details notice published
    30 Oct 2025, 10:54 GMT
    UK7
  8. Contract details notice published
    30 Oct 2025, 10:55 GMT
    UK7
  9. Contract award notice published
    5 Dec 2025, 15:57 GMT
    UK6
  10. Contract signature expected
    5 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
Published amendments (1)

Date under description of extension corrected.

Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2025-08: 2 releases · 1 Aug 2025, 1 Aug 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 15
Awarded value £9,297,60315 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 3215 from SMEs
Contracts signed 13latest 14 Aug 2025
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Construction2 awards
EXETER AND NORTH DEVON COLLEGES GROUP, FOCUS TRAINING (SW) LIMITEDSME, Just IT Training LimitedSME, PGL Training (Plumbing) Limitedjoint award15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£1,304,02030 Jul 2025Awarded
City College Plymouth, South Devon Collegejoint awardLot 1. Construction - Additonal5 Dec 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£219,16829 Jul 2025Awarded
Lot 2 · Creative Industries1 award
Digital Peninsula Network LtdSME15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£504,00030 Jul 2025Awarded
Lot 3 · Digital1 award
Blue Screen IT LtdSME, Digital Peninsula Network LtdSME, Primed Talent LimitedSME, Project CosmicSMEVCSEjoint award15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£2,540,07530 Jul 2025Awarded
Lot 4 · Early Years1 award
South Devon College, South West Association of Training ProvidersSME, Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting LtdSMEjoint award15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£118,32030 Jul 2025Awarded
Lot 5 · Education2 awards
The International Education Group LimitedSME, Think Employment LtdSMEjoint award15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£723,40030 Jul 2025Awarded
City College Plymouth, South Devon Collegejoint awardLot 5. Education - Additonal5 Dec 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier£147,00029 Jul 2025Awarded
Lot 6 · Green Skills1 award
Apricot Centre CICSME, Plymouth City Council, YTKOSMEjoint award15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£751,99530 Jul 2025Awarded
Lot 7 · Health Care1 award
City College Plymouth, Petroc, South Devon Collegejoint award15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£194,53530 Jul 2025Awarded
Lot 8 · Transport & Logistic1 award
HGV TRAINING SERVICES LIMITEDLot 8. Transport and Logistic15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£559,12030 Jul 2025Awarded
Lot 9 · Catering & Hospitality1 award
Apricot Centre CICSME, Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting LtdSMEjoint awardLot 9. Catering and Hospitality15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£78,08530 Jul 2025Awarded
Lot 10 · Professional Services1 award
Blue Screen IT LtdSME15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£327,36030 Jul 2025Awarded
Lot 11 · Public and Voluntary Services Sector1 award
Complete Training (Devon) LtdSME, Plymouth City Counciljoint award15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£326,53530 Jul 2025Awarded
Lot 12 · Social Care1 award
Petroc, Plymouth City Council, South Devon Collegejoint award15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£227,02030 Jul 2025Awarded
Lot 13 · Technical1 award
3t Training ServicesSME, City College Plymouth, EXETER AND NORTH DEVON COLLEGES GROUP, South Devon College, University of Plymouthjoint award15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027Extensions: 12 months extensions available from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.£1,276,97030 Jul 2025Awarded

Contracts

  • Lot 1. Construction · EXETER AND NORTH DEVON COLLEGES GROUP, FOCUS TRAINING (SW) LIMITEDSME, Just IT Training LimitedSME, PGL Training (Plumbing) Limited

    Signed
    14 Aug 2025
    Value
    £1,439,620
    Period
    15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier..

  • Lot 10. Professional Services · Blue Screen IT LtdSME

    Signed
    14 Aug 2025
    Value
    £327,360
    Period
    15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.

  • Lot 11. Public and Voluntary Services Sector · Complete Training (Devon) LtdSME, Plymouth City Council

    Signed
    14 Aug 2025
    Value
    £326,535
    Period
    15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.

  • Lot 12. Social Care · Petroc, Plymouth City Council, South Devon College

    Signed
    14 Aug 2025
    Value
    £227,020
    Period
    15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.

  • Lot 13. Technical · 3t Training ServicesSME, City College Plymouth, EXETER AND NORTH DEVON COLLEGES GROUP, South Devon College, University of Plymouth

    Signed
    14 Aug 2025
    Value
    £1,311,968
    Period
    15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.

  • Lot 2. Creative Industries · Digital Peninsula Network LtdSME

    Signed
    14 Aug 2025
    Value
    £504,000
    Period
    15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.

  • Lot 3. Digital · Blue Screen IT LtdSME, Digital Peninsula Network LtdSME, Primed Talent LimitedSME, Project CosmicSMEVCSE

    Signed
    14 Aug 2025
    Value
    £2,540,075
    Period
    15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.

  • Lot 4. Early Years · South Devon College, South West Association of Training ProvidersSME, Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting LtdSME

    Signed
    14 Aug 2025
    Value
    £118,320
    Period
    15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.

  • Lot 5. Education · The International Education Group LimitedSME, Think Employment LtdSME

    Signed
    14 Aug 2025
    Value
    £723,400
    Period
    15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.

  • Lot 6. Green Skills · Apricot Centre CICSME, Plymouth City Council, YTKOSME

    Signed
    14 Aug 2025
    Value
    £751,995
    Period
    15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.

  • Lot 7. Health Care · City College Plymouth, Petroc, South Devon College

    Signed
    14 Aug 2025
    Value
    £194,535
    Period
    15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.

  • Lot 8. Transport and Logistic · HGV TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

    Signed
    14 Aug 2025
    Value
    £559,120
    Period
    15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.

  • Lot 9. Catering and Hospitality · Apricot Centre CICSME, Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting LtdSME

    Signed
    14 Aug 2025
    Value
    £80,640
    Period
    15 Aug 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 · up to 31 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Possible extension to 31st October 2027 subject to the approval of funds and a mutual agreement between the Authority and the Supplier.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Construction2final-stage tenders00—
5 · Education2final-stage tenders00—
9 · Catering & Hospitality6final-stage tenders · 7 at stage one30—
10 · Professional Services10final-stage tenders · 13 at stage one80—
11 · Public and Voluntary Services Sector2final-stage tenders · 4 at stage one20—
12 · Social Care4final-stage tenders10—
13 · Technical6final-stage tenders10—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Devon County Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PJRC-4623-RJBH County Hall, Topsham Road,, Exeter,, South West, EX2 4QDContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

22 commercial parties on the notice
  • 3T TRAINING SERVICES LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 05982756GB-PPON: PQLL-8553-MTHZ Hurn View House 5 Aviation Park West, Christchurch, South West, BH23 6EWContact email
  • APRICOT CENTRE CICAwarded supplierGB-COH: 07298409GB-PPON: PZDJ-7746-ZBQV Huxhams Cross Farm, Totnes, South West, TQ9 6AAContact email
  • BLUE SCREEN IT LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 05014538GB-PPON: PLJQ-6942-BRYV Lowin House, Truro, South West, TR1 2NAContact email
  • City College PlymouthAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PQHV-9439-HHDJGB-UKPRN: 10005128 Kings Road, Devonport, South West, PL1 5QGContact email
  • Complete Training (Devon) LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 14321171GB-PPON: PPWJ-5188-BRZY Unit D4, Phase 4 - Drake Building Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth, South West, PL6 8BXContact email
  • DIGITAL PENINSULA NETWORK LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 04143823GB-UKPRN: 10026332 1-2 Old Brewery Yard, Cornwall, South West, TR18 2SLContact email
  • EXETER COLLEGEAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PVTH-6757-BCZTGB-UKPRN: 10002370 Hele Road, Exeter, South West, EX4 4JSContact email
  • FOCUS TRAINING (SW) LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 06873770GB-PPON: PCYW-7841-ZTYH Dcet House Yeoford Way, Exeter, South West, EX2 8LBContact email
  • HGV TRAINING SERVICES LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 09820295GB-PPON: PQQQ-2443-YWRP Unit 5 Apollo Studios, London, London, NW5 2SBContact email
  • JUST IT TRAINING LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 04179244GB-PPON: PJPC-8652-WQLW Unit 10 Newby Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, North West, SK7 5DAContact email
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  • PGL TRAINING (PLUMBING) LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 05114567GB-PPON: PZXQ-5867-LQHY 1 Dunelm Rise, Spennymoor, North East, DL16 6FSContact email
  • PRIMED TALENT LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 10407730GB-PPON: PMZV-1946-LRWR 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, London, WC1N 3AXContact email
  • PROJECT COSMICAwarded supplierGB-COH: 03308716GB-PPON: PMDL-3722-YCQT East Devon Business Centre Heathpark Way, Honiton, South West, EX14 1SFContact email
  • PetrocAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PTRN-1228-QYBPGB-UKPRN: 10004676 Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, South West, EX31 2BQContact email
  • Plymouth City CouncilAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PBQP-8499-TLMP Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth, South West, PL1 3BJContact email
  • SOUTH WEST ASSOCIATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 07465523GB-PPON: PYRR-6751-GPLJ Goodwood House, Taunton, South West, TA1 2PXContact email
  • South Devon CollegeAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PNVY-2142-GNWQGB-UKPRN: 10005977 Vantage Point, Long Road, Paignton, South West, TQ4 7EJContact email
  • THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GROUP LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 10900264GB-PPON: PDMP-3177-CJGW Michael Kentas And Co Ltd, London, London, N11 2UTContact email
  • THINK EMPLOYMENT LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 04109488GB-PPON: PPQH-9252-CDQY Provincial House, Grimsby, Yorkshire & Humber, DN31 1NXContact email
  • University of PlymouthAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PQHL-4825-PGGLGB-UKPRN: 10007801 Drakes Circus, Plymouth, South West, PL4 8AAContact email
  • WHITEHEAD-ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 08035712GB-PPON: PDBX-5177-BBGN 137 New Road, Neath, Wales, SA10 6HLContact email
  • YTKO LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 01392147GB-PPON: PZQN-9718-CMGY East Wing East Wing Goffs Oak House, Goffs Oak, East of England, EN7 5GEContact email

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