Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework - Lots 1, 19, 21, 22,23
Portsmouth City Council · Local authority
In brief
Portsmouth City Council was looking for suppliers for training and education work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
It is a framework worth up to £500,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 87 months, starting 1 April 2026.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 - Construction Solar 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2033 What this lot coversConstruction - Solar installation training could include content such as different roofing types, scenarios, PV modules, industry standards, technology, battery storage. | Training, Education services | £110,000 |
| Lot 19 - Construction - Entry to Site 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2033 What this lot coversBootcamp 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. | Training, Education services | £99,000 |
| Lot 21 - Welding 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2033 What this lot coversThis 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 | Training, Education services | £55,000 |
| Lot 22 - Construction Facilities Management 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2033 What this lot coversSkills 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). | Training, Education services | £99,000 |
| Lot 23 - AI Business Transformation 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2033 What this lot coversThis 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. | Training, Education services | £75,000 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 021899-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
324Awards
168Suppliers it has used most for training
- TLT LLP2 contracts
- Adi UK Limited1 contract
- Blackburn Gould and Associates Ltd1 contract
- Code Institute Ltd1 contract
- Fareport Training Organisation Limited1 contract
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From notice 021899-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.