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title: "CN260749 - Adult Skills Programme 19+"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069fcb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# CN260749 - Adult Skills Programme 19+

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069fcb

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047323-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2028 - 30 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 15:09 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047323-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047323-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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