Skills Bootcamps in Digital - Digital Marketing for Business
Liverpool City Region Combined AuthorityEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
10 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
LCRCA wishes to appoint Training Provider(s) to deliver a Skills Bootcamp to support training in Digital Marketing, focussed on delivering industry relevant training aimed at upskilling employer supported trainees and/or self-employed trainees seeking to support their business development. Digital marketing skills are essential across all sectors, enabling organisations of every size to reach customers, enhance their online presence and stay competitive in an increasingly digital economy.
This Skills Bootcamp will equip learners with practical, industry relevant capabilities that support business growth and innovation across a wide range of industries. This sourcing exercise was carried out under the existing Skills Bootcamps DPS (DN602074) in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 via the e-Tendering system, "The Chest".
Regulations cited
- Public Contract Regulations 2015
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The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is looking for training providers to run a Skills Bootcamp teaching Digital Marketing. The course is designed for employed people and self-employed business owners who want to improve their digital marketing skills to grow their businesses and stay competitive online.
Requirements
- Must be an approved Training Provider on the Skills Bootcamps Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - reference DN602074
- Must be able to deliver industry-relevant digital marketing training
- Must be able to support both employer-supported trainees and self-employed trainees
- Must be able to deliver practical, hands-on training focused on business growth outcomes
- Delivery must comply with the Skills Bootcamps framework and quality standards
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design and deliver a Skills Bootcamp course in Digital Marketing
- Create practical, industry-relevant training content covering digital marketing skills
- Deliver training to employed workers seeking upskilling in digital marketing
- Deliver training to self-employed business owners developing their digital marketing capabilities
- Equip learners with skills to enhance online presence, reach customers, and grow their businesses
- Track and report learner outcomes and progression
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a call-off contract from an existing framework agreement (the Skills Bootcamps DPS) — you don't bid from scratch, only if you're already on the approved provider list. Check if you're listed on the DPS (DN602074) before investing time in bidding.
- 2The buyer emphasizes 'industry relevant' and 'practical' training repeatedly — they want real-world skills trainees can use immediately, not theoretical knowledge. Your proposal should focus on what businesses actually need.
- 3There are two different trainee types (employed and self-employed) — your training design must work for both. Self-employed people may have different availability and business pressures than employees.
- 4Look for the full tender documents on The Chest e-tendering system — this summary only outlines the scope. The detailed specification will include course length, learner numbers, delivery method (online/in-person), and assessment requirements.
- 5Digital Marketing is described as relevant 'across all sectors' — emphasize in your bid how your training applies to different industries, not just retail or tech.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small training provider not yet on the Skills Bootcamps DPS, you cannot bid for this contract now — but contact LCRCA to understand how to join the DPS for future opportunities. It's a gateway to ongoing government training contracts.
- Consider whether you can deliver to both employed and self-employed learners — if you specialize in one group, clearly explain how you'll adapt your delivery. Alternatively, partner with another provider who reaches the audience you don't.
- Emphasize employer connections and partnerships in your bid — if you can show local businesses will support trainees with real-world projects or guest speakers, that demonstrates 'industry relevance' and improves your chances of winning.
Award Details
MASTERED STUDIOS LTD
AGENT ACADEMY C.I.C.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
LEEP TALENT LIMITED
- 2
HBXL GROUP LIMITED
- 3
SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS LTD
- 4
ONPOINT TRAC LTD
- 5
TRAINING STRATEGIES LTD.
LEEP TALENT LIMITED 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
10 June 2026
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