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Educate and Unite

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, operating as the buying organisation, recently completed a procurement process titled "Educate and Unite" within the education and training services industry. This initiative was funded by the Community Recovery Fund, a grant established by central government in response to the Summer 2024 riots. The primary location for this project is in the UKC1 region of the United Kingdom, specifically Middlesbrough. The procurement process reached the award stage and was processed using a direct method, characterised as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract was finalised with Media Cultured as the supplier for a period commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 1st April 2026, with the contract being signed on the start date.

This tender presents an array of opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those adept at delivering community-focused initiatives. Although the procurement process has concluded, understanding the strategic allocation and engagement criteria can inform similar future opportunities. The procurement method, being direct and below threshold, indicates a niche market opening largely to those already involved in networking with councils or possessing specialised capabilities in community recovery efforts. Businesses with experience in such sectors would find similar tenders a viable option for growth, engagement with public sector funding, and potential collaboration with entities like Middlesbrough Council.

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Notice Title

Educate and Unite

Notice Description

Funding for this comes from the Community Recovery Fund, a grant from central government in response to the riots of Summer 2024. This funding needs to be spent by 31st March 2025 however the report detailing how this would be spent only received approval at the Executive meeting on 8th January 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029950-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan_williams@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDIA CULTURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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