--- title: "Support for Mums Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2da30e64-6f9c-4bd3-9fe2-a94cacbdb309" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2da30e64-6f9c-4bd3-9fe2-a94cacbdb309" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2da30e64-6f9c-4bd3-9fe2-a94cacbdb309.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2da30e64-6f9c-4bd3-9fe2-a94cacbdb309.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE" published: "2025-06-18" --- # Support for Mums Programme Buyer: BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2da30e64-6f9c-4bd3-9fe2-a94cacbdb309 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2da30e64-6f9c-4bd3-9fe2-a94cacbdb309) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2da30e64-6f9c-4bd3-9fe2-a94cacbdb309.json) ## Summary Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet), a significant educational institution in the West Midlands, is seeking proposals for a 'Support for Mums Programme'. The contract falls within the education and training services sector, with a delivery location specified as Birmingham, England (postal code B47PS). This procurement process is at the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 5.00 pm on 11th July 2025. The contract is expected to start on 1st September 2025 and run until 31st August 2028, subject to performance and funding approvals. This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in providing personalised educational support and career guidance, especially to mothers seeking to re-enter the workforce. With a contract value of up to £360,000, the procurement method employed is an open procedure, making it suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Companies adept in offering high-quality advisory services and securing employment or training placements for learners will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and collaboration with a reputable institution like BMet. ## Notice Birmingham Metropolitan College ("BMet") is a large further education college situated over 3 main sites and 1 smaller satellite location across Birmingham. The college serves approximately 10,000 learners across the West Midlands helping them to achieve their learning objectives and secure employment. BMet works to meet the skill needs of residents and local employers and is looking for an organisation to help it provide specialist support to mothers seeking to enter or return to the work place. To enhance opportunities available to learners and fill gaps in its expert provision BMet is looking to appoint an organisation able to: * provide high quality personalised support, advice and guidance to Mum's who are potential learners from a variety of challenging backgrounds; * find placements for learners to help equip them to return to the work place; and * help access employment opportunities or further training opportunities. Interested parties are required to complete: - 1. The Quotation Form 2. The PQQ and Due Diligence Check List BMet reserves the right not to award the contract. Any contract awarded by the college will be for an initial academic year. A contract for a second and third year will be dependent upon satisfactory performance , receipt of funding and ongoing approval by a the funder. to stephen.belling@bmet.ac.uk by 5.00 pm on Friday 11 July 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f950c82b-77b8-45a3-aadf-8638abfeb345 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7PS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2025 at 19:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f950c82b-77b8-45a3-aadf-8638abfeb345 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f950c82b-77b8-45a3-aadf-8638abfeb345 18th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db6ecdc1-a676-4c91-9bee-151a7e7b9d75 Explanation of what is sought by the college and explanation of what is required to assess submissions. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25aa18fd-85ee-4f1b-ae27-f33ae8b98111 Form to be completed by interested parties - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9e2a7a2-52ac-4e51-8ee4-8ed5d0c0a736 the due diligence form to be completed by interested parties as part of the application process - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb1fb503-8f09-4f16-bbe6-50ac31739780 The form of contract that will be entered into with the appointed service provider ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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