Planning

P1001 Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "P1001 Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services." The contract involves providing vocational training for apprentices employed by the Council and associated schools. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically training services (CPV 80500000), and is conducted in the UKG31 region, Birmingham, UK. The contract value is estimated at £12,000,000. A planned lot, LO-T0001, ensures suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the contract period scheduled from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030. The future notice for further details is expected on 1st October 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in educational services and apprenticeship training. It is particularly suited for SMEs that can offer innovative training solutions aligned with Birmingham City Council's requirements. Engaging in this tender process could provide sustained business engagement over multiple years, opening pathways for partnerships within the local educational sector. Businesses with a strong background in vocational education and a track record of collaboration with public authorities would find this opportunity advantageous for expanding their portfolios in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P1001 Provision of Apprenticeship Training Services

Notice Description

The service is the provision of vocational training for apprentices employed by the Council and schools under the jurisdiction of the Council. (subject to change)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052323
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026520-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
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
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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