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08 Jun 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

BMet College, located in Birmingham, is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Invitation to Tender for Provision of Learner Find". This opportunity falls under the education and training services industry category, with BMet College acting as the buyer. The college, based at the Matthew Boulton Campus in Birmingham, is seeking services that align with its provision of courses across seven campuses. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, and it is below the threshold for open competition. Key dates to note include the closing date for tender submissions on 3rd July 2026, and the end of the enquiry period on 26th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in education services. The contract, valued at up to £600,000, presents a lucrative prospect for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the procurement's suitability criteria. Businesses capable of demonstrating a strong ability to meet specifications and deliver social value stand a good chance of success. The awarding criteria will place a weight of 60% on quality, 35% on price, and 5% on social value, providing an advantage to those who can offer comprehensive, high-quality solutions at competitive prices.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR PROVISION OF LEARNER FIND

Notice Description

Birmingham Metropolitan College is a College offering a wide range of courses for people of all ages across seven campuses in Birmingham. Created in 2009 the college is an amalgamation of Matthew Boulton College and Sutton Coldfield College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053710-2026
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, 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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BMET COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7PS
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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