Planning

CN260749 - Adult Skills Programme 19+

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 15:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is preparing for a forthcoming procurement process titled "CN260749 - Adult Skills Programme 19+" focused on education and training services for individuals aged 19 and over across Kent. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and aims to replace the existing Dynamic Purchasing System for skills programmes that expires in August 2027. A multi-supplier contractual arrangement is anticipated, with the procurement expected to create a range of skills-based learning opportunities aligned with local labour market needs. Preliminary market engagement will shape the strategy, with future notices planned from 1st June 2027, and the contract period set from 1st May 2028 to 30th April 2032.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational and vocational training services. Companies capable of providing entry-level and progression-based learning, as well as community-based training designed to enhance employability, may be well-suited to engage in this process. Leveraging a framework agreement, the council aims to partner with diverse suppliers who can meet evolving learner demands. Opportunities exist for suppliers who can adapt to the strategic employment needs of the local community, offering bespoke solutions that meet defined skills gaps. This could be a pivotal opportunity for training providers wishing to expand their service footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CN260749 - Adult Skills Programme 19+

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC) is providing advance notice of a forthcoming procurement for the delivery of Adult Learning and Skills provision for learners aged 19+ across Kent. This procurement will replace KCC's existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Skills Programme provision (SC240120), which is due to expire in August 2027. The future procurement is expected to establish a multi-supplier contractual arrangement to deliver a range of skills-based learning interventions aligned to local labour market needs and learner demand. Provision is anticipated to include vocational training, entry-level and progression-based learning, and community-based provision aimed at improving employability outcomes. KCC is currently developing its procurement strategy and intends to undertake preliminary market engagement to inform the final design of the procurement, including the route to market, lotting structure and contract model. The estimated timing of the procurement is subject to change in accordance with KCC's governance processes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047323-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2028 - 30 Apr 2032 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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