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title: "Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework - Lots 19-21"
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# Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework - Lots 19-21

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/solent-skills-bootcamp-framework-lots-19-21-ocds-h6vhtk-058351). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Portsmouth City Council: "Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework - Lots 19-21". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £3,840,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 15 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Portsmouth City Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/portsmouth-city-council-ons-e06000044)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £3,840,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 15 August 2025 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Education and training services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ3
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/solent-skills-bootcamp-framework-lots-19-21-ocds-h6vhtk-058351#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-058351`

## Before you bid
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- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/solent-skills-bootcamp-framework-lots-19-21-ocds-h6vhtk-058351#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fportsmouthcc%2Faspx%2Fhome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/solent-skills-bootcamp-framework-lots-19-21-ocds-h6vhtk-058351#participate

## Description
Portsmouth City Council is reopening the Skills Bootcamp Framework for the purposes of including Lots 19-21
This is an opportunity to deliver Skills Bootcamp training across the Solent as part of a series of skills interventions under the Skills for Life Programme. 
The Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced training providers to develop in partnership with employers, and deliver Skills Bootcamps at Level 2 to level 5 in:
Construction 1 - Minimum of 60 GLH up to a maximum of 16 weeks of delivery (expected minimum duration would be between 2-4 weeks).  We would like this Bootcamp to focus on re-skilling and upskilling to provide new entrants into the Construction Sector into Junior roles.  All Skills Bootcamps should include the Level 1 Health & Safety in Construction Environment and the CSCS Green Card, including booking the test and applying for the card on the learner's behalf (Including any necessary re-sits to enable learners to achieve).  We would also expect Traffic Marshall/Banksman Training, Manual Handling, Training to support these individuals to engage with Construction Agencies and also work within the HMRC Construction Industry Scheme.
Construction 2 - Minimum of 60 GLH up to a maximum of 16 weeks of delivery (expected minimum duration would be between 2-4 weeks).  We would like this Bootcamp to focus on re-skilling and upskilling to provide new entrants into the Construction Sector into Junior roles.  All Skills Bootcamps should include the Level 1 Health & Safety in Construction Environment and the CSCS Green Card, including booking the test and applying for the card on the learner's behalf (Including any necessary re-sits to enable learners to achieve).  We would also like a focus on multi- skilled roles including:
•	Basic carpentry and joinery skills
•	Basic Plumbing Skills
•	Painting and Wallpapering Skills
•	Wall and Floor Tiling Skills
•	With possible progression onto an Apprenticeship.
Welding - Minimum of 60 GLH up to a maximum of 16 weeks of delivery (expected minimum duration would be between 2-4 weeks).  This bootcamp is to focus on upskilling and reskilling individuals to enter a Welding role and could include:
•	Health & Safety, MCQ test, CAD + hand fitting project 
•	Intro to welding - tools, setup, basic techniques 
•	Welding defects & testing, continued development 
•	Advanced positions, understanding WPS & test prep 
•	Weld test practice under simulated test conditions 
•	Weld coding test
•	MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
There is currently a maximum of 3 lots available to apply for. These are based on the regional priority sectors and local skills shortages identified through the Solent Local Skills Improvement plan. Our intention is for the light touch framework to remain flexible so that in addition to the local priorities and lots identified we can also meet the ongoing demands from businesses across the Solent. Courses can be delivered face-to-face, classroom style, face online or a mixture. Priority will be giv...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/solent-skills-bootcamp-framework-lots-19-21-ocds-h6vhtk-058351)

## Lots (3)
### Lot 19: Construction 1
- **Lot id:** `19`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,280,000
- **Description:** Minimum of 60 GLH up to a maximum of 16 weeks of delivery (expected minimum duration would be between 2-4 weeks).  We would like this Bootcamp to focus on re-skilling and upskilling to provide new entrants into the Construction Sector into Junior rol...
- **Contract Period:** 07/09/2025 to 19/06/2033

### Lot 20: Construction 2
- **Lot id:** `20`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,280,000
- **Description:** Minimum of 60 GLH up to a maximum of 16 weeks of delivery (expected minimum duration would be between 2-4 weeks).  We would like this Bootcamp to focus on re-skilling and upskilling to provide new entrants into the Construction Sector into Junior rol...
- **Contract Period:** 07/09/2025 to 19/06/2033

### Lot 21: Welding
- **Lot id:** `21`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,280,000
- **Description:** Minimum of 60 GLH up to a maximum of 16 weeks of delivery (expected minimum duration would be between 2-4 weeks).  This bootcamp is to focus on upskilling and reskilling individuals to enter a Welding role and could include:
•	Health & Safety, MCQ te...
- **Contract Period:** 07/09/2025 to 19/06/2033

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F046899-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-08-07T12:13:53.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-30T16:42:01.478Z
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