Skills Bootcamps in Creative Industries - Creative Business Development
Liverpool City Region Combined AuthorityEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
5 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Fareport Training (25 Learners) Mastered Studios (25 Learners) Delivery of training courses for Creative Business Development under the Skills Bootcamp DPS
AI Analysis
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The UK government is looking for training providers to deliver creative business development courses under the Skills Bootcamp scheme. Two specific providers—Fareport Training and Mastered Studios—each need to train 25 learners in skills to help them start or grow creative businesses.
Requirements
- Must be approved supplier on the Skills Bootcamp Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
- Must be able to deliver training to 25 learners per provider
- Must deliver Creative Business Development curriculum content
- Must comply with Skills Bootcamp programme standards and quality assurance
- No specific certifications mentioned — check full tender documents for Ofsted, quality framework, or sector-specific requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design and deliver Creative Business Development bootcamp course for 25 learners at Fareport Training
- Design and deliver Creative Business Development bootcamp course for 25 learners at Mastered Studios
- Teach practical business skills relevant to creative sector (likely: business planning, financial management, marketing, pitching)
- Assess and track learner progress throughout the bootcamp
- Provide learner support and guidance to help them apply skills to real creative business projects
How to Read This Tender
- 1DPS stands for Dynamic Purchasing System — this means you must already be registered and approved on the Skills Bootcamp DPS framework before you can bid. If you're not already on it, you cannot bid for this contract.
- 2The two named providers (Fareport Training and Mastered Studios) appear to be the delivery locations or partner organisations — clarify whether you're bidding as the main trainer or as a subcontractor to these providers.
- 3Skills Bootcamps are short, intensive courses (typically 12-16 weeks). Expect detailed requirements on contact hours, learner outcomes, and employment outcomes in the full tender documents.
- 4Look carefully at the Social Value and outcomes criteria — government bootcamp contracts often score heavily on job placements and learner progression, not just course completion.
- 5Check whether this is a fixed-price contract or reimbursable-based. Bootcamp funding often ties payment to learner attendance, completion, or employment outcomes.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small creative training provider not yet on the DPS, you may be able to partner or subcontract with Fareport Training or Mastered Studios rather than bidding directly — contact them to explore this route.
- Highlight your track record with creative sector learners and any employer connections in the creative industries — bootcamps are valued for getting learners into work, so evidence of employer relationships will strengthen your bid.
- Consider the delivery cost carefully: with 25 learners per location, calculate whether you can deliver quality business development training (likely 1:1 mentoring, guest speakers, real projects) within typical bootcamp funding rates.
Award Details
Fareport Training
MASTERED STUDIOS LTD
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
MASTERED STUDIOS LTD
- 2
AGENT ACADEMY C.I.C.
- 3
LEEP TALENT LIMITED
- 4
HBXL GROUP LIMITED
- 5
SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS LTD
MASTERED STUDIOS LTD is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Liverpool City Region Combined AuthorityKey Dates
Published
5 June 2026
Submission deadline
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