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title: "Skills Bootcamp Lot 2 Agri-Food Reopen"
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# Skills Bootcamp Lot 2 Agri-Food Reopen

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cdf2

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## Summary

Kent County Council invites tenders for the Skills Bootcamp Lot 2 Agri-Food, a procurement initiative targeting the provision of flexible training for adults in sectors facing skills shortages, such as agri-food in Kent and Medway. This tender is at the "Tender" stage, inviting competitive bids, and is set to commence in September 2026 with a completion deadline by 31 March 2027. With an estimated funding envelope of £82,000 (excluding VAT), all submitted bids must adhere to the guidelines set out in the Kent Business Portal, with a final submission deadline of 7 August 2026. Prospective suppliers should note the need to satisfy the accelerated procurement method, which allows for negotiated procedures throughout the tender process to achieve optimal terms and conditions.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in training services to expand their portfolio, particularly those capable of delivering tailored programmes for workforce upskilling or reskilling in the agri-food sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability for such entities. The competitive flexible procedure involves a framework agreement with opportunities for reopening competition, providing a structured pathway for suppliers to offer innovative solutions, potentially leading to increased market presence and revenue streams while contributing to local economic development.

## Notice

Note: This framework re-opening process relates specifically to Lot 2 - Agri-Food. The purpose of the Skills Bootcamps programme is to provide tailored and flexible training opportunities for adults aged 19 and over in sectors with evidenced national or local skills shortages, including Kent and Medway's creative sector, agri-food, construction, retail, health and social care, and early years education. The programme aims to support individuals to upskill, retrain, or formalise existing skills in order to access in-demand employment opportunities, apprenticeships, career progression, and potentially higher earnings. The Lot 2 - Agri-Food contract is anticipated to commence in September 2026. For the 2026-27 financial year, all training courses and associated assessments must be completed by 31 March 2027. The estimated funding envelope for the 2026-27 financial year is up to PS82,000 (excluding VAT). However, no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. The continuation of services for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 financial years will be subject to confirmation at the relevant time. There may also be an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months. Any continuation of services beyond the 2026-27 financial year, including any contract extension period, will be dependent upon the Provider's successful achievement of the required outcomes and the availability of future funding. Accordingly, no commitment is made at this stage regarding service delivery beyond the 2026-27 financial year. Tender documents can be accessed via the Kent Business Portal (Delta Portal) at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ The access code for the Skills Bootcamp Lot 2 - Agri-Food Reopen Tenderbox is 83E9K2ZEU7. Please note that all bids must be submitted via the Delta Portal. Tenderers are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are completed and successfully submitted before the tender deadline. No alternative submission methods will be accepted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The continuation of services for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 financial years will be subject to confirmation at the relevant time. There may also be an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months. Any continuation of services beyond the 2026-27 financial year, including any contract extension period, will be dependent upon the Provider's successful achievement of the required outcomes and the availability of future funding. Accordingly, no commitment is made at this stage regarding service delivery beyond the 2026-27 financial year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067847-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,000 |
| Lots value | £82,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 13:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067847-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067847-2026
  17th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/(TheAccessCodeoftheSkillsBootcampLot2Agri-FoodReopenTenderboxis83E9K2ZEU7)
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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