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title: "Free Courses For Jobs"
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# Free Courses For Jobs

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a81a5bcb-d7a7-4527-996a-7fecdf50c896

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Free Courses For Jobs" initiative was managed by the London Borough of Merton, focusing on adult and other education services within the industry category. This procurement activity, classified under CPV code 80400000, took place in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the region of England. The process reached the award stage, with key dates including the award notice publication on 20th August 2025 and a tender period that concluded on 17th July 2025. The contract spans from 18th August 2025 to 31st July 2026, and the procurement method applied was an open procedure, encouraging wide participation from interested parties.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in adult education and training services. It is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ready to engage in service delivery to the public sector. With a contract value of £42,500, it provides a valuable avenue for business growth and increased visibility in the educational services market. Two suppliers have been awarded, namely Construction Help Line Ltd, a large-scale organisation, and The Training Place of Excellence, an SME, illustrating that businesses of various scales can successfully participate and thrive within this procurement framework.

## Notice

Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) National Skills Fund (NSF) Level 3 Adult Learning Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45abeca0-5e0f-47fc-a5ec-ad40118d96e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CONSTRUCTION HELP LINE; THE TRAINING PLACE OF EXCELLENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45abeca0-5e0f-47fc-a5ec-ad40118d96e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45abeca0-5e0f-47fc-a5ec-ad40118d96e9
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/

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