Tender

Math & English provision - Manchester/ Birmingham - 25/26

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is inviting tenders for the provision of Maths and English education services aimed at post-16 students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) through Choices College. This contract targets two key areas: Manchester/Bury and Birmingham, to be delivered during the 2025/2026 academic year. The procurement falls within the education and training services industry category and includes two lots, both under an open competition regime. Prospective bidders are encouraged to submit their proposals via the Atamis portal, with the submission deadline being 1st August 2025, and the enquiry period ending on 24th July 2025. The successful contract will commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses, especially those registered as SMEs or VCSEs, with expertise in delivering educational services tailored to young adults. Providers specialising in Functional Skills education and those capable of servicing both Greater Manchester and Birmingham efficiently will find this contract particularly aligned with their goals. The emphasis on quality and social value signifies that suppliers who excel in these areas stand a competitive chance. Engaging in this procurement could offer growth by securing a stable year-long contract with a reputable public organisation such as NHS England.

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Notice Title

Math & English provision - Manchester/ Birmingham - 25/26

Notice Description

NHS England is seeking to procure an ESFA (DfE) approved education provider for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution who deliver a supported internship to 16- 24-year-olds who have an EHCP. This procurement aims to secure a comprehensive service that will assist the college in teaching and delivering Functional Skills qualifications, in English and maths in 2 areas: Lot1. Manchester/Bury Lot2. Birmingham

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England is seeking to procure an ESFA (DfE) approved education provider for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution who deliver a supported internship to 16- 24-year-olds who have an EHCP. This procurement aims to secure a comprehensive service that will assist the college in teaching and delivering Functional Skills qualifications, in English and maths. Lot 1 to be delivered in Manchester/ Bury.

Lot 2

NHS England is seeking to procure an ESFA (DfE) approved education provider for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution who deliver a supported internship to 16- 24-year-olds who have an EHCP. This procurement aims to secure a comprehensive service that will assist the college in teaching and delivering Functional Skills qualifications, in English and maths. To be delivered in Birmingham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056140
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040948-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,758 Under £100K
Lots Value
£28,758 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHS England Commercial Team
Contact Email
mark.gilbert10@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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