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MTC Training

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, a public authority under sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the "MTC Training" project, aimed to develop The Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer apprenticeship. The procurement took place in Birmingham, United Kingdom, within the education and training services industry category. Initiated as a direct procurement process below the competition threshold, the contract was awarded on 21st January 2025 and is active until 31st July 2025, with a gross value of GBP 150,000. The supplier selected via this award is MTC Operations Ltd, located in Coventry. Contract documentation was published on 3rd March 2026, marking the completion of the procurement cycle.

This procurement process offers significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in providing education and training services, particularly those focusing on manufacturing engineering apprenticeships. Although the contract was awarded directly without competition, similar opportunities could benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in educational consultancy or training programme development, enabling them to leverage past experiences and technical expertise to fulfil similar requirements. The University of Birmingham's focus on developing practical skills through tailored apprenticeships could foster partnerships and innovations within the educational sector, nurturing skill development to meet industry needs.

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Notice Title

MTC Training

Notice Description

MTC Training - Education Grant to develop The Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer apprenticeship

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066136
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019069-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MTC OPERATIONS

Further Information

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