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title: "Subcontract delivery for AEB in WMCA"
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# Subcontract delivery for AEB in WMCA

Buyer: SOLIHULL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-468036c3-99dd-4f6f-ac05-57306e67b2b3

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## Summary

Solihull College has initiated a tender process under the title "Subcontract delivery for AEB in WMCA" for the provision of Adult Education Budget (AEB) related services within the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region. This open procedure tender, classified under education and training services, specifically aims to complement existing provisions without competing with Solihull College and University Centre. The service contract will commence on 7 April 2025 and conclude by 31 July 2025. Interested businesses should note the tender submission deadline of 17 March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The total contract expenditure is anticipated to be up to £600,000, with £480,000 allocated to subcontract provision over three stages.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the education service sector. Businesses that can offer complementary adult education courses and have clear progression routes linking to the college's existing provisions are well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this subcontract delivery scheme allows businesses to expand their service offerings and establish strengthened community ties within the West Midlands region.

## Notice

The tender requirement is for a contract for the provision of Adult Education Budget 'AEB' related inside the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region. There is no set provision required, however, courses offered should complement, not compete with Solihull College and University Centre provision and have clear progression routes to College provision. The contract will be a fixed term contract starting 07 April 2025 with a completion of all teaching and learning by 31 July 2025. The total value currently of expenditure is anticipated as up to ?600k AEB income of which ?480k will be awarded to subcontract provision in three stages. Please see the Guidance document in the tender pack for further details. Additional information: All documentation is available for download (free of charge) from https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home Please register on this site to participate in this procurement process. Delivery Notes Please see the Guidance in the Tender pack Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caea45f9-1141-44e2-a7c9-76b2d506acd3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOLIHULL COLLEGE |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 1SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caea45f9-1141-44e2-a7c9-76b2d506acd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caea45f9-1141-44e2-a7c9-76b2d506acd3
  28th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

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