Portsmouth City Council has reopened its Skills Bootcamp Framework, inviting providers to deliver training programmes across the Solent region.
This opportunity forms part of the government’s Skills for Life programme, supporting individuals to gain in-demand skills and move into employment.
About the Opportunity
The framework is designed to commission organisations to deliver Skills Bootcamps aligned to local employer demand and regional skills shortages.
The reopening allows new providers to join the framework and expands delivery into additional training areas.
Framework Structure and Lots
The framework is split across specific sector-based lots. This reopening applies to:
- 1. Construction – Solar
- 19. Construction 1 – Entry to Site
- 21. Welding
- 22. Facilities Management
- 23. AI Business Transformation
Each lot represents a priority sector within the Solent economy, with training designed to address workforce gaps and support progression into employment.
Providers can apply to one or multiple lots depending on their expertise.
What the Framework Supports
The framework will commission providers to deliver Skills Bootcamps that:
- Provide short, intensive training programmes
- Support individuals to gain sector-specific skills
- Align closely with employer demand
- Lead to employment, progression or career change
Bootcamps are typically delivered at Level 2 to Level 5 and are focused on achieving measurable outcomes linked to jobs and progression.
Geographic Focus
Delivery will take place across the Solent region, supporting local labour market needs and economic priorities.
Programmes are aligned to the Solent Local Skills Improvement Plan, ensuring training reflects current and future employer demand.
Contract Structure and Duration
- Multi-supplier framework agreement
- Providers appointed to deliver across one or more lots
- Call-off contracts awarded over time
- Framework designed to support ongoing commissioning of training provision
This structure enables flexible delivery across sectors as funding and demand evolve.
