Award

Tools for Tomorrow - Increasing career pathways into Construction & Trades

WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2025 at 13:37

AwardUpdate

23 Jul 2025 at 07:34

Award

14 Jul 2025 at 08:22

Tender

20 May 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by West Oxfordshire District Council, based in Witney, UK, aimed to secure a training provider to design and manage a project titled "Tools for Tomorrow - Increasing career pathways into Construction & Trades." This project falls under the education and training services category and is associated with the sub-central government industry. The procurement was carried out through an open competition method and is part of their efforts to enhance local growth and employment access, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The contract, valued at £85,430.14 gross, covers a period from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the award having been signed on 18th August 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for local educational colleges and accredited training providers, particularly those specialising in construction and trades education. Businesses that can deliver high-quality training services aligned with the priorities of skill development and employment access stand to benefit substantially. The project offers a substantial financial incentive under an inclusive growth framework, making it ideal for enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector training initiatives. The focus on trade and construction pathways can also appeal to businesses keen on fostering industry-specific expertise and workforce integration.

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Notice Title

Tools for Tomorrow - Increasing career pathways into Construction & Trades

Notice Description

To procure a local educational college or accredited training provider to design, deliver, and administer a targeted project that promotes entry into the construction industry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052846-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
£71,191 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£71,191 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 1NB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney North
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD ENERGY ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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