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title: "Skills Bootcamp"
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# Skills Bootcamp

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ff1f

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006820-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,485,405 |
| Lots value | £7,485,405 |
| Awards value | £8,140,405 |
| Contracts value | £8,094,514 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ENGAGE TRAIN SUPPORT; JOLLOFE; KIWI & YUZU; LEGENDS LEARNING CENTRE; MASTERED STUDIOS; SALT TRAINING; THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE; THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GROUP (TIEGR; ​​EAST ESSEX VOCATIONAL TRAINING; ​​HYBRID TECHNICAL SERVICES; ​​SKILLS PROVIDER; ​​SOCIAL ENTERPRISE KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 16:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006820-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 17:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072564-2025
- 8 Apr 2025 at 15:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013773-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006820-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072564-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013773-2025
  8th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-551
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10970
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10971
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10975
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10981
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10982

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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