Skills Bootcamp - Wave 6
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The Borough Council of Calderdale is inviting quotations for the "Skills Bootcamp - Wave 6" procurement process. This initiative focuses on providing short-term training courses aimed at enhancing employability through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Skills Connect programme. The programme is aligned with addressing skill shortages within the region, supporting the Council's Inclusive Economy Strategy and Employment and Skills Framework.
The tender is currently active, with key sectors including Education and Training, Health and Social Work, and Other Community, Social, and Personal Services. The procurement process follows an open competition below the threshold with electronic submissions allowed. Businesses must submit their quotes by the deadline of 28th August 2025, with enquiries permissible until 21st August 2025.
The procurement location is in the UKE44 region, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), by offering contracts in critical sectors such as Green Skills, Health and Social Care, and Civil Engineering. As the evaluation is based entirely on the quality of the submissions, businesses with innovative training solutions and a commitment to high standards can benefit greatly.
By participating in this tender, companies can expand their services in adult training, contribute to local economic development, and establish strong links with local authorities and employers, fostering future business opportunities. This contract, with a total value of £360,000, could be a catalyst for businesses aiming to penetrate or expand their presence in the educational and social services industry sectors.
The Borough Council of Calderdale invites you to submit a Quote for the provision of short-term training courses (Skills Bootcamps) resulting in formal qualifications and employment opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, including guaranteed interviews, employment support, and active engagement with local employers. Skills Bootcamps are currently delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) as part of the Skills Connect programme from the Department for Education (DfE). Skills Connect is a fully funded, non-accredited adult training programme run by WYCA.
It offers flexible courses equivalent to Level 2 and above and has been developed to address employer skills shortages within the region. It allows individuals to access higher-level employment opportunities or progression within their current employment. In Wave 6, WYCA has created the opportunity for Local Authorities (LAs) to manage borough-level programmes of activity.
This allows the Council to tailor local delivery more precisely to meet local needs and opportunities in support of the Council's Inclusive Economy Strategy and the Employment and Skills Framework. The resource represents a significant investment across all three of the Council's priorities: reducing inequalities, supporting thriving towns, and promoting climate action. The resource will support the Council's borough-wide Vision 2034, particularly helping the Council become more resilient, talented, and enterprising.
It will be deployed in a way that invests in those places and business sectors where people and businesses most need support.
Green Skills (12 Learners).
Health and Social Care (24 Learners).
Creative Digital (12 Learners).
Early Years (12 Learners).
Welding and Fabrication (12 Learners).
Civil Engineering (8 Learners).
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The contract period is one year.
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