Tender

Innovation and Enterprise Support

BMET COLLEGE

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Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

BMet College is inviting tenders for the provision of Innovation and Enterprise Support services, targeting learners aiming to transform their enterprise ideas into viable businesses. This procurement process, under the "services" category, is currently at the tender stage. With its open competition method, the contract seeks to enhance the learning scope at the college. The opportunity is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with a tender deadline set for July 10, 2026, and an enquiry period concluding on July 3, 2026. The contract value is grossed at £144,000, with the net amount being £120,000, and is part of a light-touch regime governed by the UK Public Procurement Act 2023/54.

This tender offers extensive growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with strengths in education and training services are particularly suited, as the award criteria focus on quality attributes such as experience, reputation, and sustainability. With the potential for contract renewal up to 2029, service providers can leverage this opportunity to build a sustained relationship with BMet College. Furthermore, the procurement's below threshold status makes it accessible to a broader range of suppliers, encouraging innovation and competition. Interested parties can access the opportunity through the MultiQuote supplier portal.

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Notice Title

Innovation and Enterprise Support

Notice Description

Invitation to provide support to the college in its support for learners wishing to engage with enterprise and innovation and understand how to develop an enterprise idea into a viable business.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b137
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054476-2026
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BMET COLLEGE
Contact Name
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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

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