Planning

Skills Innovation Challenge Fund - Sector-Led Construction Academies

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 May 2026 at 14:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Skills Innovation Challenge Fund - Sector-Led Construction Academies" is a public procurement opportunity initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority, aimed at developing employer-based construction academies to deliver practical construction courses. Located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, the project falls under the "Education and training services" category and is in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on 22nd May 2026. Interested parties should be aware of the future notice expected by 15th June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029. This procurement follows an open procedure, offering a gross budget of £6,000,000 and a net value of £5,000,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms operating in the construction and educational training sectors within the UK. The project is tailored to accommodate small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which indicates an inclusive approach to supplier diversity. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolios through involvement in a high-profile project, benefit from substantial financial engagement, and establish themselves within government networks. The open procurement method ensures a competitive yet accessible process, encouraging participation from various qualified entities motivated to deliver innovative training solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills Innovation Challenge Fund - Sector-Led Construction Academies

Notice Description

Employer based construction academies to deliver construction courses in real world settings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048094-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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