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Functional Skills English & Mathematics (online delivery only)

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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31 Mar 2026 at 11:39

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 11:38

Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Functional Skills English & Mathematics (online delivery only)" was initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London. This tender falls under the education and training services category and is aimed at providing online functional skills training in English and mathematics to London residents, particularly those facing disadvantages. The procurement method employed was open competition, below the threshold, making it accessible for various suppliers. The award was granted on 31 March 2026 to Runway Training, a Surrey-based SME. The contract is active with a value of £120,000, running from 31 March to 31 July 2026.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for organisations specialising in e-learning services, particularly those equipped to deliver functional skills training online. Given the focus on disadvantaged London residents, companies with expertise in adaptive learning solutions and digital education platforms are well-suited to compete. SMEs like Runway Training, which possess a thorough understanding of educational service delivery and the flexibility to manage online courses effectively, are ideal contenders for such contracts. Aligning with public sector needs, this type of procurement can aid businesses in expanding their portfolio whilst contributing to community upliftment through education.

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Notice Title

Functional Skills English & Mathematics (online delivery only)

Notice Description

The City Corporation is seeking to appoint one training organisation to provide online (to clarify - not classroom 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-0669c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029601-2026
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

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 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

RUNWAY TRAINING

Further Information

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