Reopening Skills Bootcamps Pseudo Framework

Description

The Authority is reopening the existing Skills Bootcamps Pseudo framework agreement. This is to allow new Learning Organisations an opportunity to submit a bid to be appointed to the framework. Existing framework Learning Organisations do not need to reapply to be appointed to the framework. Skills Bootcamps are funded from the National Skills Fund to help businesses find and hire workers they need; as well as supporting adults to flourish and fulfil their potential through high quality training. Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks for adults aged 19 + who are either in work, self-employed, or unemployed. Skills Bootcamps aim to secure benefits for adults aged 19+ by giving them access to in-demand skills training and a guaranteed interview for a more sustainable, higher-skilled job and higher wages over time. The benefits for employers include helping them fill specific skills shortage vacancies, enabling them to become more productive, more quickly. The Authority wish to procure organisational services to deliver Bootcamp provision across South Yorkshire in the 5 Lots detailed below. Lot 1: Digital SYMCA is seeking Skills Bootcamp proposals which provide skills/training from level 3+ in areas which there is demand and will support growth and innovation in our regions Digital and Tech sector as well as to address the shortage of digitally skilled workers in the SY region. Skills Bootcamps across the Lot 1 Digital Core Category could include but are not limited to: • Software Development • Web Development • Digital Marketing • Telecoms Field Operations • Cyber Security • Data Analytics • Digital Marketing Lot 2: Green Skills SYMCA is seeking Skills Bootcamp proposals that provide Level 2+ skills in Green skills. The programmes must be developed to support skills demand from local employers in SY. Skills Bootcamps across the Lot 2 Green Skills Category could include but are not limited to: • Insulation installation • PV installation/electrical wiring and fitting • Glazing or Window fitting • Heat and Air conditioning installation • Retrofit and Domestic Energy Assessor • Renewable energy installation (heat-pumps, solar energy, EV charging points) Lot 3: Construction and the Built Environment SYMCA is seeking Skills Bootcamp proposals that provide Level 2+ skills in Construction skills. The programmes must be developed to support skills demand from local employers in SY. Skills Bootcamps across the Lot 3 Construction and the Built Environment Category could include but are not limited to: • Plastering • Bricklaying • Insulation installation • Carpentry • Introduction to Retrofit Lot 4: Business and Administration Services SYMCA is seeking Skills Bootcamp proposals that provide Level 3+ skills in Business Administration Services. The programmes must be developed to support skills demand from employers. Skills Bootcamps across the Lot 4 Business and Administration Services Category could include but are not limited to: • Project Management • Business Analysis Lot 5: Creative SYMCA is seeking Skills Bootcamp proposals that provide Level 3+ skills in Creative skills. The programmes must be developed to support skills demand from employers. Skills Bootcamps across the Lot 5 Creative Category could include but are not limited to: • Live Production • Event Management