Tender

Functional Skills English & Mathematics (classroom face-to-face delivery)

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 13:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is currently in the Tender stage of a procurement process seeking to appoint up to two training organisations to deliver classroom-based functional skills training in English and mathematics. This opportunity focuses on qualifications ranging from entry level up to level 2 aimed at London residents, particularly those facing disadvantage due to factors such as poverty, health, housing, or education. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 22nd February 2026 and a contract period from 5th March 2026 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method used is an open competition, and the tender holds a budget of £120,000. The procurement primarily targets the services category, specifically within the adult and other education services sector.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for training providers specialising in education services, particularly those with expertise in catering to disadvantaged groups. Businesses with strong capabilities in delivering classroom-based education, as well as those with a footprint or easy access to the Greater London area, will be well-positioned to apply. The robust focus on technical evaluation criteria offers a chance for organisations with innovative teaching approaches and proven impact in educational outcomes to showcase their effectiveness, potentially leading to sustainable growth partnerships with the City of London Corporation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Functional Skills English & Mathematics (classroom face-to-face delivery)

Notice Description

The City Corporation is seeking to appoint a a maximum of 2 training organisations to provide classroom-based (to clarify - not online or blended delivery) functional skills training in English and mathematics qualifications ranging from entry level up to level 2 - to London residents who are predominantly disadvantaged and/or suffering deprivation arising from one or a combination of factors including, but not restricted to, poverty, health, housing or education. There may also a requirement to deliver functional skills in English and mathematics to a small number of apprentices employed by the City Corporation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013843-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Joanna Osborne
Contact Email
joanna.osborne@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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