Official UK procurement notice
Skills Bootcamp · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Kent County Council (Local council)
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
Framework ceiling (notional)£7,485,405total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 5 May 2025awarded 18 Jun 2025
Awarded to Mastered Studios +11 more6 awards
Framework period 4 yrsends 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Jul 2025
What is being bought6 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe 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.
- How the procedure runs: Refinement of Terms and Conditions, award criteria, and supplier selection for multiple tendering rounds. KCC reserves the right to negotiate throughout the tendering procedure.
- No preliminary market engagement: There was a Prior Information Notice published on 22 August 2024. PIN # 2024-000066
CPV: Training services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
- Bids received
- 19 bids on the busiest of 6 lots · 12 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 4 yrs · up to 5 yrs from 1 Jul 2025
- Scheme runs until
- 30 Jun 2030
Published description of the framework
Pricing are determined via tender process.
Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure
6 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Creative SectorAwardedRenewalPublished value£875,000
- Creative & Digital Assistant Production Management
Course: Skill Development Skills Bootcamp
- Creative & Digital Assistant Production Management
Course: Immersive Digital Media Bootcamp (level 3-4)
Lot #2Agri-FoodAwardedRenewalPublished value£910,000
- Skills Bootcamp On Farm and Off Farm Operations
- Skills Bootcamp Horticulture & Environment Management
- Skills Bootcamp Research & Development
- Skills Bootcamp Leadership & Management Skills
Lot #3ConstructionAwardedRenewalPublished value£3,742,905
- Skills Bootcamp in Management Skills
- Skills Bootcamp Introduction To Construction - Steelfixing Pathway (x 2 Bootcamps)
- Skills Bootcamp - Introduction to Construction - Groundworks Pathway (x3 bootcamps)
- Bootcamp - Introduction to Construction - Formwork Pathway (x2 bootcamps)
- Skills Bootcamp - Plant Training NPORs Dumper / Roller (x 2 bootcamps)
- Skills Bootcamp - Introduction to the Construction Industry (x3 bootcamps)
- Skills Bootcamp - Bricklaying x 3
- Skills Bootcamps - Bricklaying Advanced x 2
- Skills Bootcamp - Bricklaying NVQ
- Skills Bootcamp - Multi trades & Retrofit x 3
- Skills Bootcamp - CSCS & Retrofit x 11
- Skills Bootcamp on the 'need to knows' about being self-employed in the Construction Sector
- Skills Bootcamp on the 'need to knows' about being self-employed in the Construction Sector
Lot #4RetailAwardedRenewalPublished value£245,000
Skills Bootcamp Elevate your career in Retail
Lot #5Health & Social CareAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,555,000
- 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
- Skills Bootcamp Working in Health and Social Care
Lot #6Early Years & SchoolAwardedRenewalPublished value£157,500
Level 3 Award in supporting children and young people's speech, language and communication
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
How bids were scored · same split on all 6 lots
Published sub-criteria (8)
- Experience and Expertise: 20%
- Programme Design and Delivery: 20%
- Quality Assurance: 15%
- Employer Engagement: 15%
- Learner Support: 10%
- Innovation and Flexibility: 5%
- Cost-effectiveness and Value for Money: 10%
- Sustainability and Impact: 5%
Published award criteria (8)
- Experience and Expertise
- Programme Design and Delivery
- Quality Assurance
- Employer Engagement
- Learner Support
- Cost-effectiveness and Value for Money
- Innovation and Flexibility
- Sustainability and Impact
What this means for your bid
- Price carries 10 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 1 point. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Skills Bootcamp” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 8 Apr 2025, 16:37 BST
- Last source update
- 26 Jan 2026, 16:39 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 7 Jun 2025
- Authority reference
CN240143- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-013773- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff1fFind a Tender
- How it runs
Refinement of Terms and Conditions, award criteria, and supplier selection for multiple tendering rounds. KCC reserves the right to negotiate throughout the tendering procedure.
How it was run
Official noticeRun through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
- Appointment period ends
- 5 May 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 25 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
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: 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.
Timeline
8 Apr 2025 → 26 Jan 2026 · 7 dates- Tender notice published8 Apr 2025, 16:37 BST
- Clarification questions by25 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown5 May 2025, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by7 Jun 2025, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent18 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST
- Contract starts1 Jul 2025, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published267 days ago26 Jan 2026, 16:39 GMT
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 8 Apr 2025- Tender notice published8 Apr 2025, 16:37 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published10 Nov 2025, 17:07 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete10 Nov 2025, 17:07 GMT
- Contract signature expected11 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published26 Jan 2026, 16:39 GMTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastSuppliers appointed 126 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 1918 from SMEs · busiest of 6 lots
Named bidders 19published on the award notice
Contracts signed 5latest 1 Dec 2025
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Creative Sector1 award | |||
| Mastered StudiosSME11 Nov 2025 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2030Extensions: There is no guarantee of funding for extension, as it will depend on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding each year. · Options: Depend on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding. | £875,000 | 18 Jun 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Agri-Food1 award | |||
| JOLLOFE LTDSME11 Nov 2025 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2030Extensions: There is no guarantee of funding for extension, as it will depend on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding each year. · Options: Depend on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding. | £910,000 | 18 Jun 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Construction1 award | |||
| Engage Train Support LimitedSME, Hybrid Technical Services LimitedSME, Legends Learning CentreSME, Salt Training LimitedSME, The Construction Skills People LtdSME11 Nov 2025 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2030Extensions: There is no guarantee of funding for extension, as it will depend on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding each year. · Options: Depend on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding. | £4,397,905 | 18 Jun 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Retail1 award | |||
| Kiwi & Yuzu LimitedSME11 Nov 2025 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2030Extensions: There is no guarantee of funding for extension, as it will depend on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding each year. · Options: Depend on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding. | £245,000 | 18 Jun 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Health & Social Care1 award | |||
| East Essex Vocation Training Limited SME, SKILLS PROVIDER LIMITEDSME, Social Enterprise Kent CICSME11 Nov 2025 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2030Extensions: There is no guarantee of funding for extension, as it will depend on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding each year. · Options: Depend on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding. | £1,555,000 | 18 Jun 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · Early Years & School1 award | |||
| The International Education Group LimitedSME11 Nov 2025 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2030Extensions: There is no guarantee of funding for extension, as it will depend on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding each year. · Options: Depend on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and the availability of further funding. | £157,500 | 18 Jun 2025 | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 6 · The International Education Group LimitedSME
- Signed
- 1 Dec 2025
- Value
- £358,170
- Period
- 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- There is potential for a contract extension of up to 12 months, subject to the successful achievement of the required outcomes and the availability of further funding.
- Options
- The amount stated above has been estimated based on the contract value for the 2025-2026 financial year and a maximum contract term of five years (including a potential 12‑month extension). The annual contract value will be adjusted in line with the funding available for each year. Payments will be made based on the actual services delivered in each year. Contract variations were completed after the initial framework agreement was signed. The actual 'Contract start date' is 01/07/2025.
3 agreed KPIs: Learner starts · Learner completions and Guaranteed interview · Learner outcomes
- Learner starts
- Learner completions and Guaranteed interview
- Learner outcomes
Contract 1 · Mastered StudiosSME
- Signed
- 28 Nov 2025
- Value
- £1,137,500
- Period
- 28 Nov 2025 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- There is potential for a contract extension of up to 12 months, subject to the successful achievement of the required outcomes and the availability of further funding.
- Options
- The amount stated above has been estimated based on the contract value for the 2025-2026 financial year and a maximum contract term of five years (including a potential 12‑month extension). The annual contract value will be adjusted in line with the funding available for each year. Payments will be made based on the actual services delivered in each year. Contract variations were completed after the initial framework agreement was signed. The actual 'Contract start date' is 01/07/2025.
3 agreed KPIs: Learner starts · Learner completions and Guaranteed interview · Learner outcomes
- Learner starts
- Learner completions and Guaranteed interview
- Learner outcomes
Contract 5 · East Essex Vocation Training Limited SME, SKILLS PROVIDER LIMITEDSME, Social Enterprise Kent CICSME
- Signed
- 7 Nov 2025
- Value
- £1,800,394
- Period
- 7 Nov 2025 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- There is potential for a contract extension of up to 12 months, subject to the successful achievement of the required outcomes and the availability of further funding.
- Options
- The amount stated above has been estimated based on the contract value for the 2025-2026 financial year and a maximum contract term of five years (including a potential 12‑month extension). The annual contract value will be adjusted in line with the funding available for each year. Payments will be made based on the actual services delivered in each year. Contract variations were completed after the initial framework agreement was signed. The actual 'Contract start date' is 01/07/2025.
3 agreed KPIs: Learner starts · Learner completions and Guaranteed interview · Learner outcomes
- Learner starts
- Learner completions and Guaranteed interview
- Learner outcomes
Contract 3 · Engage Train Support LimitedSME, Hybrid Technical Services LimitedSME, Legends Learning CentreSME, Salt Training LimitedSME, The Construction Skills People LtdSME
- Signed
- 31 Oct 2025
- Value
- £4,553,451
- Period
- 31 Oct 2025 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- There is potential for a contract extension of up to 12 months, subject to the successful achievement of the required outcomes and the availability of further funding.
- Options
- The amount stated above has been estimated based on the contract value for the 2025-2026 financial year and a maximum contract term of five years (including a potential 12‑month extension). The annual contract value will be adjusted in line with the funding available for each year. Payments will be made based on the actual services delivered in each year. Contract variations were completed after the initial framework agreement was signed. The actual 'Contract start date' is 01/07/2025.
3 agreed KPIs: Learner starts · Learner completions and Guaranteed interview · Learner outcomes
- Learner starts
- Learner completions and Guaranteed interview
- Learner outcomes
Contract 4 · Kiwi & Yuzu LimitedSME
- Signed
- 26 Aug 2025
- Value
- £245,000
- Period
- 26 Aug 2025 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- There is potential for a contract extension of up to 12 months, subject to the successful achievement of the required outcomes and the availability of further funding.
- Options
- The amount stated above has been estimated based on the contract value for the 2025-2026 financial year and a maximum contract term of five years (including a potential 12‑month extension). The annual contract value will be adjusted in line with the funding available for each year. Payments will be made based on the actual services delivered in each year. Contract variations were completed after the initial framework agreement was signed. The actual 'Contract start date' is 01/07/2025.
3 agreed KPIs: Learner starts · Learner completions and Guaranteed interview · Learner outcomes
- Learner starts
- Learner completions and Guaranteed interview
- Learner outcomes
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Creative Sector | 7final-stage tenders | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Agri-Food | 2final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Construction | 19final-stage tenders | 18 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Retail | 4final-stage tenders | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Health & Social Care | 14final-stage tenders | 14 | 0 | — |
| 6 · Early Years & School | 5final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonSalt Training LimitedSME · South East England · 3
- wonHybrid Technical Services LimitedSME · North West England · 3
- wonLEGENDS LEARNING CENTRE LTDSME · Greater London · 3
- wonELITE TRAINING SERVICES (LONDON) LIMITEDSME · South East England · 3
- wonThe Construction Skills People LtdSME · East Midlands · 3
- did not winAssociated Training Services (ATS) LTDSME · South East England · 3
- did not winBeyond Learning LtdSME · Greater London · 3
- did not winTGC Consultancy LimitedSME · Greater London · 3
- did not winConstruction Help Line LimitedSME · Greater London · 3
- did not winFORUM FOR SUSTAINABLE NEW VENTURESME · Greater London · 3
- did not winFUTURE SKILLS CICSME · South East England · 3
- did not winHouse Builder XL LtdSME · South West England · 3
- did not winThe Pyramid Project CICSME · South East England · 3
- did not winOaklands College · East of England · 3
- did not winUnyte Academy LtdSME · West Midlands · 3
- did not winP Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) LimitedSME · Greater London · 3
- did not winPIXEL TRAINING LTDSME · Greater London · 3
- did not winRole Training LimitedSME · Greater London · 3
- did not win3t Training ServiceSME · South West England · 3
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
26 commercial parties on the notice · 12 awarded- Associated Training Services (ATS) LTDBidder / tenderer
- ENGAGE TRAIN SUPPORT LIMITEDFramework contractor
- FUTURE SKILLS CICBidder / tenderer
- Jollofe LtdFramework contractor
- Kiwi & Yuzu LtdFramework contractor
- LEGENDS LEARNING CENTRE LTDFramework contractor
- Mastered StudiosFramework contractor
- Oaklands CollegeBidder / tenderer
- P Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) LimitedBidder / tenderer
- PIXEL TRAINING LTDBidder / tenderer
Show 16 more suppliers
- Salt Training LimitedFramework contractor
- The Construction Skills People LtdFramework contractor
- The International Education Group (TiEGr)Framework contractor
- The Pyramid Project CICBidder / tenderer
- Unyte Academy LtdBidder / tenderer
- 3t Training ServiceBidder / tenderer
- Beyond Learning LtdBidder / tenderer
- Construction Help Line LimitedBidder / tenderer
- East Essex Vocational Training LimitedFramework contractor
- FORUM FOR SUSTAINABLE NEW VENTUREBidder / tenderer
- House Builder XL LtdBidder / tenderer
- Hybrid Technical Services LimitedFramework contractor
- Role Training LimitedBidder / tenderer
- Skills Provider LtdFramework contractor
- Social Enterprise Kent CICFramework contractor
- TGC Consultancy LimitedBidder / tenderer
Official documents & specifications (18)
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