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Birmingham Virtual School Training Services Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA)

Birmingham City Council

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17 Mar 2026 at 11:29

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08 Sep 2025 at 12:39

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08 Sep 2025 at 12:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School Training Services, focusing on delivering impactful training across three specific lots: Training for staff at educational establishments and other professionals, Training for Social Care Professionals, and Training for Parents, Carers and Family Members. This procurement initiative, governed by the light touch regime in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2028, with a potential extension until February 2030. The procurement method employed is open, under a competitive flexible procedure, designed to adapt to the evolving service needs of Birmingham City Council located at Council House, 1 Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BB.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services to penetrate the social and education sector, providing bespoke and high-quality learning and development activities that meet both national and local standards. Companies such as The Care Leaders Limited, Knowledge Change Action Ltd, Flourish Learning Limited, and Summit Psychology Services Ltd have been selected, showcasing potential for SMEs and large entities alike to contribute to and benefit from this ongoing project. Suitable for organisations with expertise in tailored face-to-face and virtual training, this procurement process ensures continuous chances for business growth and collaboration through direct awards and further competitions, launching businesses into a transformative role within local communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Birmingham Virtual School Training Services Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA)

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the "Council") has established a Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) Training Services in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, applying the provisions for Light Touch Contracts as defined in Section 9 of the Act and Schedule 1 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. These provisions apply to certain social, health, and education services that are subject to more flexible procurement rules due to their direct impact on individuals and communities. The Training FCA will cover training for professionals in children's schools, social workers, families, carers, and other key stakeholders in Birmingham and any other local authorities where children may be placed. The Training FCA will serve as the primary channel for delivering training tailored to the needs of adults responsible for supporting the educational achievement of children known to a social worker. The programme is designed to equip these individuals including BVS staff, carers, guardians, adoptive parents, designated teachers, school staff, governors, social workers, and Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively promote the educational outcomes of children in care, previously looked after, or otherwise known to social services. The contract(s) are for 3 Lots, as follows. Lot 1: Training for staff at educational establishments and other professionals Lot 2: Training for Social Care Professionals Lot 3: Training for Parents, Carers and Family Members The Council has reserved the right to reopen the procurement and conduct additional tender processes during the term of the FCA. This may be done to appoint new providers to the FCA where necessary to meet evolving service needs or ensure adequate market coverage. The Training Services FCA will be for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years (on a 1+1 basis) subject to performance and budget.

Lot Information

Training for staff at educational establishments and other professionals

To include a range of learning and development activities to meet the learning and development requirements of the staff at education establishments and other professionals. The learning and development activity provided must meet national and local standards, as well as any legislative requirements, and will be tailored to suit each key stage. Commissioned activity will include tailored face-to-face and virtual classroom-based courses in response to legislative change and bespoke learning activity to meet the identified needs of specific groups or teams. Examples include initial and refresher training for designated teachers, school improvement training and training to support staff to develop their skills and knowledge to support children know to social care improve educational attainment and actively participate in educational pathways.

Renewal: With an option to extend for a further two 12 months extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Training for social care professionals

To include a range of learning and development activities for the adult social care workforce of Birmingham. This includes providing learning opportunities to enhance the quality and effectiveness of Personal Education Plans (PEPs). The learning and development offered is required to meet national and local standards as well as any legislative requirements around social care practices. Commissioned activity will include tailored face-to-face and virtual classroom-based courses in response to legislative change and bespoke learning activity to meet the identified needs of specific groups or teams. Examples of the types of learning and development requested from social workers includes Practical use of the ePEP system and Personal Education Plans and Pupil Premium Plus training.

Renewal: With an option to extend for a further two 12 months extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Training for parents, carers and family members

This will cover bespoke learning and development activities for parents, carers and family members. This includes providing learning opportunities to support them in helping children with learning at home and motivational techniques. The learning and development offered is required to meet national and local standards as well as any legislative requirements around social care practices. Commissioned activity will include tailored face-to-face and virtual classroom-based courses in response to legislative change and bespoke learning activity to meet the identified needs of specific groups or teams. Examples of the types of learning and development requested from carers includes attachment awareness and trauma informed practice, emotion coaching, education basics and homework and learning in everyday situations.

Renewal: With an option to extend for a further two 12 months extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023956-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80522000 - Training seminars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Flourish Learning Limited

Knowledge Change Action Ltd

Summit Psychology Services Ltd

The Care Leaders Limited

Further Information

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