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EC26001 Tickets to Train GLA Grant Fund Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 15:15

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing Council has concluded a procurement process titled "EC26001 Tickets to Train GLA Grant Fund Contract" within the adult education services industry category. This procurement is situated in London, United Kingdom, and is now in the award stage following the direct award method, which excludes competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contract was awarded to Tickets to Train Ltd, a SME, for a total value of £48,985.00, covering the period from 1st March 2026 to 31st July 2026. Awards were finalised on 13th February 2026, aligning with all relevant statutory and quality standards, focusing on delivering specialised vocational training for residents of Ealing across sectors such as Hospitality & Retail and Stewarding & Night-time Economy. Key provisions include curriculum design, assessment, learner support, and quality assurance, adhering to GLA and DfE rules. The procurement has reached completion, ensuring a high-quality training programme for the contracted term.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training, particularly those experienced in adult education services. As it is tailored specifically to meet the educational needs of Ealing’s residents, companies proficient in curriculum design, teaching and learning delivery, learner support, and compliance obligations would be well-suited to compete or collaborate. Businesses focused on the Hospitality & Retail and Stewarding & Night-time Economy sectors may find strategic advantage in participating due to the defined pathways and enrolment support parameters. SMEs with experience in government-funded training programmes are particularly positioned to leverage this procurement to enhance their service offerings and expand their presence in the public education sector.

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Notice Title

EC26001 Tickets to Train GLA Grant Fund Contract

Notice Description

Ealing Council ("the Authority"), is conducting a below threshold procurement process, via direct award for a specialist adult training provider with Tickets to Train Ltd, to deliver a programme of high-quality vocational training for Ealing Residents. The service will encompass curriculum design, teaching and learning delivery, assessment of learning, learner support, and all associated quality assurance, reporting, safeguarding and compliance obligations. Provision will be delivered across two sector focused pathways: Hospitality & Retail and Stewarding & Night-time Economy, supporting a total of 24 learners and 84 enrolments. All activity will align with GLA and DfE funding rules, Learn Ealing's quality standards, and statutory requirements. The contract value will be for PS48,985.00 for the contract term from 1st March 2026 - 31st July 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013523-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,985 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Abigail Acosta
Contact Email
procurement@ealing.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442088255000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TICKETS TO TRAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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