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Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire 2025/2 - Phase 1

OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED · Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 02:45.

Opportunity overview

Enterprise Oxfordshire Skillsis 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 15 Skills Bootcamps. This procurement covers the first 6 Skills Bootcamps: Lot 1 - Digital Marketing Lot 2 - Data Skills Lot 3 - AI in Business Lot 4 - Cyber Security Lot 5 - Project Management Lot 6 - Engineering/Manufacturing

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • Digital Marketing£120k
  • Data Skills£200k
  • AI in Business£120k
  • Cyber Security£200k
  • Project Management£150k
  • Engineering and Manufacturing£96k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-051f6c
Status
cancelled
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Proposals to be submitted to: SkillsBootcamps@enterpriseoxfordshire.com
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
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.
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
2

Expected award period

Ends
31 Jul 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
4 Jul 2025, 11:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
28 May 2025, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
23 Jun 2025, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
notAllowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Digital Marketing
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a Digital Marketing Skills Bootcamp as part of Wave 6. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned digital marketing training. The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas provided in the provider eligibility section of this document. Providers must demonstrate the ability to engage employers, support diverse learner cohorts, and achieve progression outcomes, including guaranteed interviews and employment opportunities. Successful providers will be expected to meet strict compliance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements, and ensure delivery aligns with local skills priorities.

Value

Amount
120,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
144,000

Options

Description
Additional learners may be possible within each Lot, but these will only be possible if there are under spends in other Lots.

Renewal

Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
90
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2026, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2027, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
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.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Data Skills
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver Data Skills Bootcamps. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned training. The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas provided in the provider eligibility section of this document. Providers must demonstrate the ability to engage employers, support diverse learner cohorts, and achieve progression outcomes, including guaranteed interviews and employment opportunities. Successful providers will be expected to meet strict compliance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements, and ensure delivery aligns with local skills priorities.

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
240,000

Options

Description
Additional learners may be possible within each Lot, but these will only be possible if there are under spends in other Lots.

Renewal

Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
90
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2026, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2027, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
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.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
AI in Business
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver AI in Business Skills Bootcamps. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned training. The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas provided in the provider eligibility section of this document. Providers must demonstrate the ability to engage employers, support diverse learner cohorts, and achieve progression outcomes, including guaranteed interviews and employment opportunities. Successful providers will be expected to meet strict compliance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements, and ensure delivery aligns with local skills priorities.

Value

Amount
120,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
144,000

Options

Description
Additional learners may be possible within each Lot, but these will only be possible if there are under spends in other Lots.

Renewal

Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
90
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2026, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2027, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
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.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Cyber Security
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a Cyber Security Skills Bootcamps. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned Cyber Security training. The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas provided in the provider eligibility section of this document. Providers must demonstrate the ability to engage employers, support diverse learner cohorts, and achieve progression outcomes, including guaranteed interviews and employment opportunities. Successful providers will be expected to meet strict compliance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements, and ensure delivery aligns with local skills priorities.

Value

Amount
200,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
240,000

Options

Description
Additional learners may be possible within each Lot, but these will only be possible if there are under spends in other Lots.

Renewal

Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
90
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2026, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2027, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
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.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Project Management
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver a Project Management Skills Bootcamp. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers,capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned training. The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas provided in the provider eligibility section of this document. Providers must demonstrate the ability to engage employers, support diverse learner cohorts, and achieve progression outcomes, including guaranteed interviews and employment opportunities. Successful providers will be expected to meet strict compliance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements, and ensure delivery aligns with local skills priorities.

Value

Amount
150,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
180,000

Options

Description
Additional learners may be possible within each Lot, but these will only be possible if there are under spends in other Lots.

Renewal

Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
90
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2026, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2027, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
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.
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Engineering and Manufacturing
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for prospective delivery partners to deliver an Engineering and Manufacturing Skills Bootcamps. This procurement process aims to appoint experienced providers, capable of delivering high-quality, employer-aligned training. The Skills Bootcamp must be designed to meet sector demand, covering core areas provided in the provider eligibility section of this document. Providers must demonstrate the ability to engage employers, support diverse learner cohorts, and achieve progression outcomes, including guaranteed interviews and employment opportunities. Successful providers will be expected to meet strict compliance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements, and ensure delivery aligns with local skills priorities.

Value

Amount
96,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
115,200

Options

Description
Additional learners may be possible within each Lot, but these will only be possible if there are under spends in other Lots.

Renewal

Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
90
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2026, 23:59
Starts
18 Aug 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2027, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
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.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Description
Phase 1 tender documents
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
027961-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
28 May 2025, 10:10
Entry 4
Id
030660-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK12
Description
Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderCancellationNotice
Published
6 Jun 2025, 15:13

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
025369-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK1
Description
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
22 May 2025, 18:03

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-09519056
Name
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ14
Country
GB
Locality
Oxford
Postal Code
OX1 1AY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Hall

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
09519056
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PLTR-3152-PVJX
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Status Details
Procurement issued under wrong procedure, tender opportunity is being withdrawn and reissued under correct procedure.
Final Status Date
6 Jun 2025, 00:00

Related lots

1
2
3
4
5
6

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Oxford · UKJ14 · OX1 1AY · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ14 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-051f6c-2025-06-06T15:13:59+01:00Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·