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Birmingham City University Engineering Apprenticeships

OFCOM

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11 Sep 2025 at 10:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Birmingham City University Engineering Apprenticeships," initiated by Ofcom, focuses on services in the education and training industry. The contracting authority, Ofcom, is a public authority situated in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and has reached the contract award stage. The contract, valued at £72,000 gross, began on 21st August 2025 and will end on 21st August 2028. The main objective of this procurement was to provide Level 6 Broadcast and Media Engineer apprenticeships, co-developed with major industry partners such as BT Group, Sky, Panasonic, and Arqiva, with Birmingham City University as the sole supplier. This collaboration underscores the provider's expertise as only one of two institutions offering this specific programme since 2016.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the education and training services sector, particularly those specialising in apprenticeships and vocational learning. Organisations with experience in providing media and broadcast engineering education could find growth opportunities through collaborations with established entities like Birmingham City University. The programme's successful history and strong industry relationships with companies such as BBC, ITV, Sky, and Digital UK offer a credible platform for expanding professional networks and showcasing expertise in the field. Businesses with strategic interests in forming alliances across these sectors will benefit from collaborating on such prestigious public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Birmingham City University Engineering Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Birmingham City University is one of only two providers offering the Level 6 Broadcast and Media Engineer apprenticeship and has been successfully delivering it since 2016, demonstrating a proven track record that the alternative provider cannot evidence. The programme was co-developed with leading industry partners including BT Group, Sky, Panasonic, and Arqiva, reflecting BCU's deep integration with sector needs. Major employers such as the BBC, ITV, Sky, and Digital UK already rely on BCU to deliver this apprenticeship, further validating their credibility and capability as the leading provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059878
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055754-2025
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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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