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Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework - Lots 1, 19, 21, 22,23

Portsmouth City Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 22:57.

Opportunity overview

Portsmouth City Council is reopening the Skills Bootcamp Framework for the purposes of inviting further bids for Lots 1, 19 and 21 and for including new Lots 22 - 23 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: 1. Construction - Solar 19. Construction 1 - Entry to Site 21. Welding 22. Facilities Management 23. AI Business Transformation

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Construction Solar£110k · Including VAT
  • Lot 19 - Construction - Entry to Site£99k · Including VAT
  • Lot 21 - Welding£55k · Including VAT
  • Lot 22 - Construction Facilities Management£99k · Including VAT
  • Lot 23 - AI Business Transformation£75k · Including VAT

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-06677e
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Is Accelerated
Yes
Accelerated Rationale
Light touch contract

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Evaluation for admittance onto the Framework will be assessed on a quality only basis since the budget is set.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
23 Mar 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
27 Mar 2026, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
1 Jun 2033, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Construction Solar
Description
Construction - Solar installation training could include content such as different roofing types, scenarios, PV modules, industry standards, technology, battery storage.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
110,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Assessment Questions

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Jun 2033, 23:59

Options

Description
The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 19 - Construction - Entry to Site
Description
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 and 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.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
99,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Assessment Questions

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Jun 2033, 23:59

Options

Description
The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 21 - Welding
Description
This bootcamp is to focus on upskilling and reskilling individuals to enter a Welding role and could include: • Health and Safety, MCQ test, CAD plus hand fitting project • Intro to welding - tools, setup, basic techniques • Welding defects and testing, continued development • Advanced positions, understanding WPS and test prep • Weld test practice under simulated test conditions • Weld coding test • MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
55,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Assessment Questions

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Jun 2033, 23:59

Options

Description
The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 22 - Construction Facilities Management
Description
Skills Bootcamp is for individuals that are currently working within the facilities sector who are looking to upskill themselves. Employers who are looking to upskill their facilities team can also enrol their staff. To cover the following topics - Asbestos Awareness, Legionella Awareness, First Aid, COSHH Awareness, Risk Assessments, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, Painting and Decorating (Preparing, cutting in and patch work), Plastering, Repairing Tiling, Safe Use of Power Tools (including some basic woodwork).
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
99,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Assessment Questions

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Jun 2033, 23:59

Options

Description
The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Lot 23 - AI Business Transformation
Description
This Skills Bootcamp is for individuals from all employment backgrounds but it is expected the majority of learners will either be self-employed or employed and will be co-funded Skills Bootcamp to cover the following topics - AI Overview and Introduction to AI Tools, How AI is Transforming Business and Prompt Engineering / Design, Application of AI in Business, AI-Driven Business Transformation Opportunities.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
75,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Assessment Questions

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Jun 2033, 23:59

Options

Description
The Council reserves the right to open further Lots which will be advertised via an updated Notice. If further Lots are included then the framework will be re-opened for applications.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
021899-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
11 Mar 2026, 15:37
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Portsmouth City Council
Id
GB-PPON-PCNL-5714-PRZV

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PCNL-5714-PRZV

Address

Street Address
Civic Offices, Guildhall Square
Locality
Portsmouth
Postal Code
PO1 2AL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ31

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Portsmouth · UKJ31 · PO1 2AL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ3 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 021899-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·