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REG/Q/005/2026 MCL Raising Aspirations

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2026 at 09:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council is inviting tenders for the "REG/Q/005/2026 MCL Raising Aspirations" project, aimed at enhancing skills, employability, and lifelong learning opportunities for local residents. This procurement, tagged under the education and training services category, is positioned in the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition method, encouraging wide participation. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 23rd July 2026, with the contract expected to commence from 3rd August 2026. The legal basis for this tender is provided under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services. With a contract budget of £80,000, and potential renewals extending up to 2029, service providers who focus on skill development and employability enhancement are well-placed to benefit. The procurement supports SMEs and VCSEs, making it accessible to a diverse range of businesses seeking growth. Quality is the sole award criterion, ensuring that the chosen provider delivers leading-edge solutions that align with the Council’s objectives to uplift the community. The open competition format under a below-threshold value allows smaller businesses to engage competitively in enhancing local community skills.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REG/Q/005/2026 MCL Raising Aspirations

Notice Description

MCL is committed to supporting residents to develop their skills, improve employability, enhance wellbeing, and access lifelong learning opportunities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065971-2026
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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