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Skills Bootcamp

Kent County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 16:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Nov 2025 at 17:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2025 at 16:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Bootcamp procurement process, led by Kent County Council, is structured to provide tailored training courses aimed at addressing skill gaps in various sectors such as creative, agri-food, construction, retail, health and social care, and early years education in the UK, particularly within Kent and Medway. The open procurement method used for this project follows the Competitive Flexible Procedure, with planning initiated on 8 April 2025, and the tender period concluding on 5 May 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2025 and runs for up to four years with an option for a 12-month extension, pending performance and funding availability. The substantial contract value of up to £8.1 million over five years emphasizes the scale and potential impact of this initiative across all regions within the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses across the training services industry, especially SMEs, as the procurement supports competitive participation in multiple sectors. Sectors and roles involved include innovative digital media and production management, which are part of the creative sector, and specialized construction training like steelfixing and formwork. Businesses focusing on training services, particularly those who are looking to expand their footprint in vocational training, early education, health, or retail, are poised to benefit greatly. With the inclusion of renewable and expansion clauses, a range of suppliers, such as SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), can gain visibility and consolidate their expertise by engaging directly with Kent County Council’s tendering process, thereby driving business growth and regional development in skills training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills Bootcamp

Notice Description

The purpose of Skills Bootcamps is to provide tailored and flexible training courses for adults aged 19 or over in various sectors with evidenced skills gaps nationally or locally, such as Kent and Medway's creative sector, as well as agri-food, construction, retail, health and social care, and early years education. The aim of the programme is to help individuals upskill, retrain, or formalise their skills to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities, and potentially higher income levels. The contract is anticipated to commence on July 2025 and will continue for a period of 4 year(s) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The estimated total value of the contract for the financial year 2025-26 is a maximum value of PS1,497,081 but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. There is the potential for a contract extension of up to 12 months, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Lot Information

Creative Sector

1. Creative & Digital Assistant Production Management Course: Skill Development Skills Bootcamp 2. Creative & Digital Assistant Production Management Course: Immersive Digital Media Bootcamp (level 3-4)

Options: Depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Renewal: A potential for a contract extension of up to 12 months, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Agri-Food

1. Skills Bootcamp On Farm and Off Farm Operations 2. Skills Bootcamp Horticulture & Environment Management 3. Skills Bootcamp Research & Development 4. Skills Bootcamp Leadership & Management Skills

Options: Depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Renewal: A potential for a contract extension of up to 12 months, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Construction

1. Skills Bootcamp in Management Skills 2. Skills Bootcamp Introduction To Construction - Steelfixing Pathway (x 2 Bootcamps) 3. Skills Bootcamp - Introduction to Construction - Groundworks Pathway (x3 bootcamps) 4. Bootcamp - Introduction to Construction - Formwork Pathway (x2 bootcamps) 5. Skills Bootcamp - Plant Training NPORs Dumper / Roller (x 2 bootcamps) 6. Skills Bootcamp - Introduction to the Construction Industry (x3 bootcamps) 7. Skills Bootcamp - Bricklaying x 3 8. Skills Bootcamps - Bricklaying Advanced x 2 9. Skills Bootcamp - Bricklaying NVQ 10. Skills Bootcamp - Multi trades & Retrofit x 3 11. Skills Bootcamp - CSCS & Retrofit x 11 12. Skills Bootcamp on the 'need to knows' about being self-employed in the Construction Sector 13. Skills Bootcamp on the 'need to knows' about being self-employed in the Construction Sector

Options: Depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Renewal: A potential for a contract extension of up to 12 months, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Retail

Skills Bootcamp Elevate your career in Retail

Options: Depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Renewal: A potential for a contract extension of up to 12 months, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Health & Social Care

1. Skills Bootcamp Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care; or Skills Bootcamp Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication; or Skills Bootcamp Principles of End of Life Care 2. Skills Bootcamp Working in Health and Social Care

Options: Depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Renewal: A potential for a contract extension of up to 12 months, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Early Years & School

Level 3 Award in supporting children and young people's speech, language and communication

Options: Depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Renewal: A potential for a contract extension of up to 12 months, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006820-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,485,405 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,485,405 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,140,405 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,094,514 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

ENGAGE TRAIN SUPPORT LIMITED

East Essex Vocational Training Limited

Hybrid Technical Services Limited

Jollofe Ltd

Kiwi & Yuzu Ltd

LEGENDS LEARNING CENTRE LTD

Mastered Studios

Salt Training Limited

Skills Provider Ltd

Social Enterprise Kent CIC

The Construction Skills People Ltd

The International Education Group (TiEGr)

Further Information

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