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Provision of Engineering Apprenticeships (ST1395)

FCDO SERVICES

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01 Jun 2026 at 13:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services, a central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Engineering Apprenticeships (ST1395)" with a focus on the first-year block release. The tender falls under the services industry category, specifically higher education services, and was executed using a limited competition procurement method due to its below-threshold nature. The contract was awarded to The Bedford College Group and is set to provide services primarily in the UKJ12 region. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 21st May 2026, and covering a period from 1st September 2026 to 31st December 2029, valued at £210,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education or those providing tailored apprenticeship programmes. It is particularly beneficial for enterprises that are adept in delivering high-quality vocational training services. Organisations that focus on the development of engineering skills may find lucrative growth potential through collaborations with government agencies and educational entities like The Bedford College Group. Such tenders are ideal for businesses that can offer innovative training solutions and are looking to expand their presence in the public sector, especially in the realm of apprenticeship and technical education services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Engineering Apprenticeships (ST1395)

Notice Description

Provision of Engineering Apprenticeships (ST1395) with first year block release.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051417-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BEDFORD COLLEGE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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