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Rail Training Support Services

Birmingham Metropolitan college

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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21 Apr 2026 at 15:33

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21 Apr 2026 at 13:31

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21 Apr 2026 at 10:34

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20 Apr 2026 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Birmingham Metropolitan College invites applications for the Rail Training Support Services contract, focusing on education and training services related to the rail industry. As of 21 April 2026, this tender is active and falls under the category of public authority, sub-central government. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, with electronic submissions allowed. The services are to be delivered across various regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Key dates to note include the enquiry period ending on 8 May 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 15 May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2026, running until 31 August 2027, with potential renewal opportunities based on performance metrics.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rail industry training and educational services, particularly those capable of providing drug and alcohol testing, sponsorship, e-learning in advance of safety-critical courses, safety-critical training, and assessments. The awarding criteria favour organisations with competitive pricing, quality, experience, and sustainability value. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand into the rail training sector or enhance their service offerings. Participation in this tender could lead to substantial business growth, enhanced reputation, and long-term contracts within the rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Training Support Services

Notice Description

1. Drug and Alcohol Testing and General Medicals required by the Rail industry 2. Sponsorship 3. E- Learning in advance of Safety Critical courses 4. Safety Critical Training and Assessments 5. Employment outcomes with progression to a white hat.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible extension after 12 months depending on satisfactory outcomes, achievement of KPI's, approval of funding and approval from funder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068644
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036231-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 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
Birmingham Metropolitan college
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMIMGHAM
Postcode
B4 7PS
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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