---
title: "QU180 - Provision of Training of Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6ab4921-5503-4a7f-9330-515442b1218f"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6ab4921-5503-4a7f-9330-515442b1218f"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6ab4921-5503-4a7f-9330-515442b1218f.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6ab4921-5503-4a7f-9330-515442b1218f.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-02-04"
---

# QU180 - Provision of Training of Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6ab4921-5503-4a7f-9330-515442b1218f

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6ab4921-5503-4a7f-9330-515442b1218f)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6ab4921-5503-4a7f-9330-515442b1218f.json)

## Summary

The Birmingham City Council is seeking a training provider for the "QU180 - Provision of Training of Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training" programme. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically aimed at upskilling approximately 60 tutors to hold a Level 5 qualification. The contract period commenced on 4th February 2019 and will run until 3rd February 2021, with submissions required by 11th January 2019. The provision must be delivered at the Brasshouse Language Centre located in Birmingham, on Fridays and possibly Saturdays, under an open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for education and training providers with a strong Ofsted rating to expand their business. Organisations that specialise in adult education, staff training, or specialist training services would be particularly well-suited to participate. Providers should demonstrate their capability to deliver practice-based and tailored training programmes, as well as assistance with completing Functional Skills qualifications, thereby enhancing their appeal to Birmingham City Council and potentially increasing their market presence.

## 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...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7ebd32-5a48-4b05-ac8a-c2b2c8a9c54d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 3 Feb 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH & CITY COLLGE BIRMINGHAM |

## 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

- 4 Feb 2019 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7ebd32-5a48-4b05-ac8a-c2b2c8a9c54d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7ebd32-5a48-4b05-ac8a-c2b2c8a9c54d
  4th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6ab4921-5503-4a7f-9330-515442b1218f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6ab4921-5503-4a7f-9330-515442b1218f.json.