Award

Free Courses for Jobs (FCfJ) Construction Funding

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

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Award

28 Nov 2025 at 11:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This tender from the London Borough of Havering, entitled "Free Courses for Jobs (FCfJ) Construction Funding," is part of the procurement process in the adult education sector. The process has reached the award stage with the award notice published on 28th November 2025. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and covers services in adult education, classified under CPV code 80400000. Located in Romford, England, this contract runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, offering a contract value of £65,636.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), showcasing the Council's support for these organisations. The contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those capable of delivering construction-related courses. The awarded supplier, Specialist Trade Courses Ltd, highlights the potential for similar businesses to engage in future procurement opportunities in this sector. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in educational services within the UK are well-positioned to benefit from such government initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Free Courses for Jobs (FCfJ) Construction Funding

Notice Description

Deliver Free Courses for Jobs (Construction) Funding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b8d2a26-36e9-452d-b848-6ddbc57b6c72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/530ac72a-6d57-4355-8cd9-7553ed6d047f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,636 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,636 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3BB
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST TRADE COURSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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