--- title: "QU180 - Provision of Training of Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b50b1358-ebe6-4bf1-ac21-24901d134fff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b50b1358-ebe6-4bf1-ac21-24901d134fff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b50b1358-ebe6-4bf1-ac21-24901d134fff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b50b1358-ebe6-4bf1-ac21-24901d134fff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-18" --- # QU180 - Provision of Training of Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b50b1358-ebe6-4bf1-ac21-24901d134fff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b50b1358-ebe6-4bf1-ac21-24901d134fff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b50b1358-ebe6-4bf1-ac21-24901d134fff.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is seeking tenders for the "QU180 - Provision of Training of Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training". This procurement falls within the education and training services industry and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands. The contract is currently in the Tender stage and is set to commence on 21 January 2019, lasting for a period of two years, concluding on 18 December 2020. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 11 January 2019. The successful provider will be responsible for training a cohort of approximately 60 tutors, requiring a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating and specific course delivery capabilities. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for educational institutions and training providers specialising in adult education, particularly those with experience in delivering accredited qualifications. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to provide flexible training sessions at the Brasshouse Language Centre and offer tailored support for participants, including English and Maths Functional Skills qualifications, will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on practice-based learning and tutors’ prior experience in the classroom may attract established training organisations looking to expand their client base within the public sector. ## Notice Birmingham Adult Education Service at Birmingham City Council (BAES) requires a supplier for the provision of the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training to a cohort of approximately 60 tutors. BAES is looking to ensure that their entire teaching workforce is qualified to a Level 5 and is therefore seeking to commission an education or training provider with a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating capable of offering the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training to tutors who don't currently hold a Level 5 qualification. Providers submitting a tender should be able to deliver the qualification at the Brasshouse Language Centre, Library of Birmingham Floor 1 on a Friday pm, Friday twilight and possibly Saturday morning. This contract will be for a period of 2 years commencing 21 January 2019 until 18 December 2020. The delivery of the Diploma should be practice-based, underpinned by the teaching theory that makes best use of the tutors' experience in the classroom. The programme should include tutorials, an introductory session and enrichment activities for tutors taking part in the course. The successful training provider will be able to accredit prior learning and tailor a fast-track programme of one year for eligible individuals. All providers must provide details of: * Course structure, and number of hours per week delivered * Materials and support provided to participants, including details of access to online materials * Number of observations during the programme. It is expected that all observations will be carried out by the provider, and one joint observation with a member of the BAES observation team * Expected class sizes * Awarding Organisation accrediting the programme and timescales for provision of certificates after completion of the programme * Quality Assurance processes in place, including complaints procedures * Safeguarding Policy * Their ability to run a course on a Friday afternoon/twilight and/or Saturday morning at Brasshouse Languages, Library of Birmingham. This is highly desirable. * Whether they are able to offer English and Maths Functional Skills qualifications starting in January to participants who do not hold these. This is desirable. * The DET Programmes running on their own premises starting on January 2019 which BAES participants could join if they are unable to attend the sessions run on BAES premises. This is desirable. * Whether the provider can offer English and Maths Functional Skills qualifications starting in January to participants who do not hold these. This is desirable. Learner Services available to support the learner, e.g. support with enrolment and application for learner loans, tutorials, CEIAG, support for learners with disabilities and learning difficulties. * Enrichment activities and added value offered by the provider. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the admini... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c659320c-a17d-4523-a72c-607fcddb2cac | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jan 2019 - 18 Dec 2020 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7DJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80590000 - Tutorial services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2018 at 22:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c659320c-a17d-4523-a72c-607fcddb2cac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c659320c-a17d-4523-a72c-607fcddb2cac 18th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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