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Published 14 Aug 2025, 14:29 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire 2025/2 - Phase 3

Official notice

Authority: OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED (Public body)

3 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableMax 2 lots to bidMax 2 lots per supplier
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: South East (UKJ14)
Published estimate£214,000total for 3 lots · £256,800 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 22 Sept 2025awarded 27 Oct 2025
Awarded to C&G Services (Europe) Ltd, CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED3 awards
Contract term 11 moends 30 Sept 2026 · up to 30 Sept 2027 with extensions · starts 5 Nov 2025

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Enterprise Oxfordshire Skills is managing, on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council, funding from Department for Education (DfE) to deliver Wave 6 of the Skills Bootcamp programme in Oxfordshire to support key national priority sectors including Digital, Business Administration, Early Years, Care Services, Transport and Logistics, Green Skills and Construction (a) The Built Environment and (b) Green Skills.

Enterprise Oxfordshire is looking to appoint providers to deliver 18 Skills Bootcamps. This procurement covers the next nine Skills Bootcamps:

Lot 1: Lab Technician

Lot 2: Construction Safety

Lot 3: Prison Leavers (Green Construction)

  • How the procedure runs: Tender submission, following which assessment shall be carried out based on 90% quality and 10% price. The highest scoring three responses in each Lot following the tender evaluation will be invited to interview. The highest scoring interviewee shall be awarded the contract. Full details are set out in the ITT.

CPV: Education and training services

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value (£214,000 together) · a supplier may bid for at most 2 and win at most 2 of them · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Lab TechnicianAwardedRenewal 11 moSMEPublished value£150,000

This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a Health and Life Sciences Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned Health and Life Science industry training.

Contract period: 5 Nov 2025 – 30 Sept 2026 (11 mo) · up to 30 Sept 2027 with extensionsValue: £150,000 exc. VAT · £180,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: South EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.
80000000 Education and training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers are required to demonstrate that they have a trading history of at least two full years and meet our specified financial standing requirements. Suppliers must demonstrate that their turnover over one or more of the preceding two financial years must be at least equal to 200% of the value of the Lot for which they are applying.

Lot #2Construction SafetyAwardedRenewal 11 moSMEPublished value£32,000

This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a Streetworks, Construction and Highway Maintenance Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced provider, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned construction and highway maintenance training.

Contract period: 5 Nov 2025 – 30 Sept 2026 (11 mo) · up to 30 Sept 2027 with extensionsValue: £32,000 exc. VAT · £38,400 inc. VAT
Delivery: South EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.
80000000 Education and training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers are required to demonstrate that they have a trading history of at least two full years and meet our specified financial standing requirements. Suppliers must demonstrate that their turnover over one or more of the preceding two financial years must be at least equal to 200% of the value of the Lot for which they are applying.

Lot #3Prison Leavers (Green Construction)AwardedRenewal 11 moSMEPublished value£32,000

This specification sets out the requirements for the delivery of a Green Construction Skills Bootcamp aimed at preparing prison leavers at HMP Bullingdon for employment upon release. The programme will focus on providing job-ready skills, industry-recognised training, and guaranteed access to employer vacancies or a minimum 12-week work opportunity.

The successful provider must have proven experience delivering skills training in secure environments, engaging with employers, and securing tangible progression outcomes. Delivery must be adapted to the prison environment, comply with all security requirements, and foster positive engagement with learners to support their transition into work.

Contract period: 5 Nov 2025 – 30 Sept 2026 (11 mo) · up to 30 Sept 2027 with extensionsValue: £32,000 exc. VAT · £38,400 inc. VAT
Delivery: South EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.
80000000 Education and training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers are required to demonstrate that they have a trading history of at least two full years and meet our specified financial standing requirements. Suppliers must demonstrate that their turnover over one or more of the preceding two financial years must be at least equal to 200% of the value of the Lot for which they are applying.

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 3 lots
Quality: 90%Price: 10%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality
  • Price
Lot distribution rule: Enterprise Oxfordshire will be appointing a single supplier for each Lot and will only award a maximum of two contracts to any one supplier. If a supplier applies for three Lots and is the highest scoring bidder for all three, they will only be awarded the two highest scoring Lots.
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot1
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers are required to demonstrate that they have a trading history of at least two full years and meet our specified financial standing requirements. Suppliers must demonstrate that their turnover over one or more of the preceding two financial years must be at least equal to 200% of the value of the Lot for which they are applying.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 10 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 1 point. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
14 Aug 2025, 14:29 BST
Last source update
16 Dec 2025, 11:55 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 21 Oct 2025
Authority reference
Phase 3
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-048822
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services
Delivery area
South East (UKJ14)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-058802 Find a Tender
How it runs

Tender submission, following which assessment shall be carried out based on 90% quality and 10% price. The highest scoring three responses in each Lot following the tender evaluation will be invited to interview. The highest scoring interviewee shall be awarded the contract. Full details are set out in the ITT.

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
22 Sept 2025, 11:00 BST
Clarification deadline
12 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Proposals to be submitted to:

[email protected]

Timeline

14 Aug 2025 → 16 Dec 2025 · 9 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    14 Aug 2025, 14:29 BST
  2. Tender notice published
    14 Aug 2025, 14:52 BST
  3. Next notice expected
    15 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
  4. Clarification questions by
    12 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
  5. Submission deadline393 days ago
    22 Sept 2025, 11:00 BST
  6. Award decision expected by364 days ago
    21 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
  7. Assessment summaries sent357 days ago
    29 Oct 2025
  8. Contract starts350 days ago
    5 Nov 2025
  9. Latest notice published308 days ago
    16 Dec 2025, 11:55 GMT

Notice history

10 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Aug 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    14 Aug 2025, 14:29 BST
    UK1
  2. Tender notice published
    14 Aug 2025, 14:52 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value published: £214,000
    14 Aug 2025, 14:52 BST
  4. Status changed to active
    14 Aug 2025, 14:52 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    14 Aug 2025, 14:52 BST
  6. Deadline published: 22 Sept 2025, 11:00 BST
    14 Aug 2025, 14:52 BST
  7. Contract award notice published
    29 Oct 2025, 19:51 GMT
    UK6
  8. Status changed to complete
    29 Oct 2025, 19:51 GMT
  9. Contract signature expected
    12 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  10. Contract details notice published
    16 Dec 2025, 11:55 GMT
    UK7
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2025-08: 1 release · 14 Aug 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 3
Awarded value £182,0002 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 22 from SMEs
Contracts signed 2latest 9 Dec 2025
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Lab Technician1 award
CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITEDSME12 Nov 2025 – 30 Sept 2026 · up to 30 Sept 2027Extensions: Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.£150,00022 Oct 2025Awarded
Lot 2 · Construction Safety1 award
C&G Services (Europe) LtdSME12 Nov 2025 – 30 Sept 2026 · up to 30 Sept 2027Extensions: Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.£32,00024 Oct 2025Awarded
Lot 3 · Prison Leavers (Green Construction)1 award
supplier not published—27 Oct 2025Awarded

Contracts

  • Contract 2 · C&G Services (Europe) LtdSME

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £32,000
    Period
    9 Dec 2025 – 30 Sept 2026 · up to 30 Sept 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.

  • Contract 1 · CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    27 Nov 2025
    Value
    £150,000
    Period
    28 Nov 2025 – 30 Sept 2026 · up to 30 Sept 2027 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Extension only possible if Skills Bootcamp funding or timing are extended by DfE. This is unknown at this point and there is no guarantee that this will occur.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Lab Technician1final-stage tenders10—
2 · Construction Safety1final-stage tenders · 2 at stage one10—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: 09519056 · GB-PPON: PLTR-3152-PVJX County Hall, Oxford, South East, OX1 1AYContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • C & G SERVICES (EUROPE) LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 03555819GB-PPON: PVDZ-3493-RCHQ 201 The Waterfront, Sperry Way, Stonehouse, South West, GL10 3UTContact email
  • CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 06193387GB-UKPRN: 10034416 Millennium Point Stem Suite Room A, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7XGContact email

Official documents & specifications (9)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specificationstenderBidding documents and specificationsAccess: Clarification Q&As will be provided at https://enterpriseoxfordshireskills.com/skillsbootcampsprocurementwave6phase3/
  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specifications

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender