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    ContractsConstruction Training Bootcamp Framework - Levels 2-5 Delivery
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    Construction Training Bootcamp Framework - Levels 2-5 Delivery

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    25d
    13 Sept 2026 · in 24 days

    Portsmouth City Council seeks training providers to deliver construction skills bootcamps at Levels 2-5 across the Solent, including entry-level trade training and management-level qualifications with mandatory certifications.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 20 Aug 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Tender closes
    25d
    13 Sept 2026 · in 24 days

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    • Contract value
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    • Tender closes
      13 Sept 2026
      25 days left
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Lifecycle

    Open

    25 days left to bid. Opened today, deadline 13 Sept 2026.

    20 Aug 202613 Sept 2026

    Brief

    Portsmouth City Council is seeking experienced training providers to deliver Skills Bootcamp training across the Solent region under the Skills for Life Programme. This framework reopens to include two new lots for construction sector training. Lot 24 (Construction 3): Deliver minimum 60 guided learning hours (GLH) over up to 16 weeks at Level 2+. Focus on re-skilling and upskilling new entrants into junior construction roles. Must include Level 1 Health & Safety in Construction and CSCS Green Card certification (including test booking, card application, and re-sits). Training should cover one trade area such as plant operation, groundworks, utilities, plastering, plumbing, scaffolding, or tiling. Providers must also support learners in engaging with construction agencies and the HMRC Construction Industry Scheme. Lot 25 (Construction 4): Deliver minimum 60 GLH over up to 16 weeks at Level 3+. Focus on re-skilling and upskilling for supervisory and management roles within construction. Support learners in obtaining appropriate CSCS cards where relevant. Training should cover areas such as construction management, construction supervision, project management, or NEBOSH Management in Construction Health & Safety. Supplier framework appointments and concurrent mini-competitions for Wave 7 awards will run simultaneously.

    Track record

    11 awards · 11 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In education training, PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL has awarded 11 contracts to 11 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Let Me Play Limited1× · 9%
    2. Code Institute Limited1× · 9%
    3. UNIVERSITY OF KENT1× · 9%
    4. YTKO LIMITED1× · 9%
    5. THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) LIMITED1× · 9%
    6. Univeristy of Portsmouth1× · 9%

    +5 more suppliers

    Across education training, the most active winners are SHANNON TRUST, QA Ltd, PeoplePlus Group Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
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    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e8e2
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    Buyer
    PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Education & Training