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

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 11:00

Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London focuses on delivering classroom face-to-face training in Functional Skills English and Mathematics, primarily for disadvantaged London residents and some apprentices. This contract falls under the services category with a legal basis outlined in the UK Public General Act 2023. The procurement method utilised was an open competition below the threshold, culminating in the award on 4th March 2026. The contract period is from 11th March to 31st July 2026, with PSEV being awarded the contract valued at £120,000. This project is located in the City of London, United Kingdom, under CPV classification for education and training services.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational services tailored to adult learners, particularly in delivering robust classroom-based learning experiences. Companies adept in addressing social deprivation through education will find this contract advantageous, as it provides a lucrative avenue to enhance their reach within the London community. The evaluation criteria strongly emphasised technical capabilities, providing a platform for training organisations with a proven track record in engaging and impactful education delivery to compete successfully. This procurement process highlights the vital role of service providers in contributing to community welfare through education.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The City Corporation is seeking to appoint 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021678-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSEV

Further Information

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