Scope
Reference
CN240143
Description
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 £1,497,081 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.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £7,485,405 excluding VAT
- £8,982,486 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Lot 1. Creative Sector
Description
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)
Lot value (estimated)
- £875,000 excluding VAT
- £1,050,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Agri-Food
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £910,000 excluding VAT
- £1,092,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Construction
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,742,905 excluding VAT
- £4,491,486 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Retail
Description
Skills Bootcamp Elevate your career in Retail
Lot value (estimated)
- £245,000 excluding VAT
- £294,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Health & Social Care
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,555,000 excluding VAT
- £1,866,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Early Years & School
Description
Level 3 Award in supporting children and young people's speech, language and communication
Lot value (estimated)
- £157,500 excluding VAT
- £189,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
30 June 2030
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
For bids that meet the minimum quality score requirement, prices within the required pricing envelope and achieving the highest quality score will be ranked first and selected as KCC's Preferred Supplier. If two providers achieve the same quality score, the provider offering the lower total cost within the pricing envelope will be selected.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Creative Sector
Lot 2. Agri-Food
Lot 3. Construction
Lot 4. Retail
Lot 5. Health & Social Care
Lot 6. Early Years & School
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 April 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
5 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenderers must submit their Tender via the Kent Business Portal which allows data entry and the uploading of attachments where applicable. Only submissions made via the Kent Business Portal will be considered.
Kent Business Portal: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
Project Title in the Kent Business Portal: Skills Bootcamps - CN240143
Once registered, please 'Express Interest' through the Kent Business Portal to receive updates and tender notifications. Providers who express interest are automatically granted access to the tender files once the opportunity goes live.
Providers are reminded to register on the Central Digital Platform, and to ensure their information is up to date before submitting a bid.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Experience and Expertise | Quality | 20% |
| Programme Design and Delivery | Quality | 20% |
| Quality Assurance | Quality | 15% |
| Employer Engagement | Quality | 15% |
| Learner Support | Quality | 10% |
| Cost-effectiveness and Value for Money | Quality | 10% |
| Innovation and Flexibility | Quality | 5% |
| Sustainability and Impact | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
Refinement of Terms and Conditions, award criteria, and supplier selection for multiple tendering rounds. KCC reserves the right to negotiate throughout the tendering procedure.
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
There was a Prior Information Notice published on 22 August 2024. PIN # 2024-000066
Contracting authority
Kent County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDL-8938-YGYW
County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom
Email: jianzhong.yao@kent.gov.uk
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government