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Provision of Engineering Apprenticeships (ST1395)

FCDO SERVICES

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12 Jun 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services, a central government authority located in Milton Keynes, UK, has completed its procurement process for the provision of Engineering Apprenticeships (ST1395). The procurement falls under the services category, specifically higher education services. The tender, identified by XLY120PA/014/25JM and employing a below threshold method under a light-touch regime, was awarded on 12th June 2025. The contract with Bedford College Group, the successful supplier, began on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2028, with a total value of £210,000. This award highlights FCDO Services' commitment to bolstering engineering education in the UKJ region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to educational institutions specialised in delivering vocational training and apprenticeship services. Businesses with expertise in higher education and training programmes, especially those geared towards engineering, could find similar tender opportunities appealing and potentially lucrative. The successful engagement by Bedford College Group demonstrates the advantage a large-scale provider has in meeting the comprehensive requirements expected by public authorities, making them ideal contenders for similar projects seeking to expand vocational training initiatives across regions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Engineering Apprenticeships (ST1395)

Notice Description

Provision of Engineering Apprenticeships (ST1395) with first year block release.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031929-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Provision of Engineering Apprenticeships (ST1395)
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEDFORD COLLEGE GROUP

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