Planning

CN240143 - Skills Bootcamps

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 10:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has initiated the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Skills Bootcamps, titled CN240143. The project aims to develop free, flexible courses lasting up to 16 weeks, targeting identified skills gaps in sectors like Digital, Construction, and Green skills for adults aged 19 and over. The procurement process employs a competitive flexible procedure, with the potential for a contract extension up to 12 months based on achieving outcomes and available funding. Planned for delivery throughout various regions in the United Kingdom, the contract is set to commence on 1st July 2025 and conclude by 30th June 2029, with a possible extension until 30th June 2030. This tender notice was published on 21st May 2025, and a future notice update is scheduled for the next day, 22nd May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focused on addressing skills gaps such as Digital, Construction, and Green sectors. It supports regions across the UK, offering substantial growth potential for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The tender's flexible approach allows companies of varying sizes, especially those able to offer robust training solutions aligned with the skill sets demanded by Kent County Council, to compete effectively. Establishing partnerships with local industry experts could further enhance the business's competitiveness, thereby contributing to workforce development and business expansion in the targeted regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CN240143 - Skills Bootcamps

Notice Description

Provision of Skills Bootcamps, i.e. a range of free, flexible courses lasting up to 16 weeks, aimed at adults aged 19 and over, which will mainly focus on sectors with identified skills gaps, such as Digital, Construction, and Green skills. 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-051a55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023758-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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