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EC26001 Tickets to Train GLA Grant Fund Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING

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Award

14 Apr 2026 at 14:30

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 15:15

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing has finalised an award for the contract titled "EC26001 Tickets to Train GLA Grant Fund Contract". This procurement, initiated by Ealing Council, aims to provide vocational training for residents within the borough, spanning sectors like Hospitality & Retail and Stewarding & Night-time Economy. The contract, valued at £48,985, was directly awarded to Tickets to Train Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Barking, UKI52 region. The procurement process is categorised under "services" and follows a direct method below the competition threshold. The project commenced on 1st March 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2026, ensuring alignment with GLA and DfE funding requirements.

This tender offers notable opportunities for potential business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in adult education and vocational training services. The contract involves curriculum design, teaching, learner assessment, and support, ideal for businesses adept in these areas. Companies that are proficient in safeguarding, compliance, and quality assurance stand to benefit, especially if they can align their services with statutory needs and quality standards like Learn Ealing's. The direct award approach eliminates competitive bidding, allowing experienced providers to forge a direct business relationship with sub-central government authorities such as Ealing Council, thus fostering sustainable business development within the United Kingdom's education sector.

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Notice Title

EC26001 Tickets to Train GLA Grant Fund Contract

Notice Description

Ealing Council ("the Authority"), has conducted 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/033862-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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