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Kent County Council (KCC) Skills Programme DPS - Reopening for Round 3 Applications (SC240120)

Kent County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 20 January 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 6 November 2026 (17 days left)
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Kent County Council is reopening applications for Round 3 of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to procure education and skills delivery services with an estimated value of £3 million. The framework covers two lots: Lot 1 for Adult Skills Fund programmes and Lot 2 for Study Programmes for 16-19 year-olds who are NEET, with work to be allocated as needed to support vocational training and essential skills courses aligned with local labour market needs. Tenderers meeting the submission deadline of November 2026 will be invited to join the DPS and contract with Kent County Council for call-off delivery of these education services.

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Lots (2)

  • Adult Skills Fund

    As Above

    £3,000,000

  • Study Programmes

    As per Clause 3.3 of DPS Admission Agreement, the Authority reserves the right to vary the contract to introduce and establish Lot 2 for 16-19 aged children who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) and other vulnerable young people. For the avoidance of doubt, no Tenderer will be admitted to Lot 2 and/or allocated work in relation to Lot 2 until such time that the Authority, in its absolute discretion, elects to establish Lot 2.

    £3,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£3,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
20 January 2026
Deadline
6 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

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  1. Contract Notice

    20 January 2026

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