Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be4-b851-703f-a93e-a64a92c0ff73/skills-bootcamp-lot-2-agri-food-reopen closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Skills Bootcamp Lot 2 Agri-Food Reopen [Kent County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-county-council) Estimated value £82,000 Published 17 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 7 Aug 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 £82,000 (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: [kentbusinessportal.org.uk](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. Read full description ## CPV classification Training services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06cdf2-2026-07-17T14:10:29+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06cdf2-2026-07-17T14:10:29+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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