Tender

Support for Mums Programme

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

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Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 19:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet), a significant educational institution in the West Midlands, is seeking proposals for a 'Support for Mums Programme'. The contract falls within the education and training services sector, with a delivery location specified as Birmingham, England (postal code B47PS). This procurement process is at the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 5.00 pm on 11th July 2025. The contract is expected to start on 1st September 2025 and run until 31st August 2028, subject to performance and funding approvals.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in providing personalised educational support and career guidance, especially to mothers seeking to re-enter the workforce. With a contract value of up to £360,000, the procurement method employed is an open procedure, making it suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Companies adept in offering high-quality advisory services and securing employment or training placements for learners will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and collaboration with a reputable institution like BMet.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for Mums Programme

Notice Description

Birmingham Metropolitan College ("BMet") is a large further education college situated over 3 main sites and 1 smaller satellite location across Birmingham. The college serves approximately 10,000 learners across the West Midlands helping them to achieve their learning objectives and secure employment. BMet works to meet the skill needs of residents and local employers and is looking for an organisation to help it provide specialist support to mothers seeking to enter or return to the work place. To enhance opportunities available to learners and fill gaps in its expert provision BMet is looking to appoint an organisation able to: * provide high quality personalised support, advice and guidance to Mum's who are potential learners from a variety of challenging backgrounds; * find placements for learners to help equip them to return to the work place; and * help access employment opportunities or further training opportunities. Interested parties are required to complete: - 1. The Quotation Form 2. The PQQ and Due Diligence Check List BMet reserves the right not to award the contract. Any contract awarded by the college will be for an initial academic year. A contract for a second and third year will be dependent upon satisfactory performance , receipt of funding and ongoing approval by a the funder. to stephen.belling@bmet.ac.uk by 5.00 pm on Friday 11 July 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2da30e64-6f9c-4bd3-9fe2-a94cacbdb309
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f950c82b-77b8-45a3-aadf-8638abfeb345
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
Contact Name
stephen Belling
Contact Email
stephen.belling@bmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214464545

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7PS
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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