---
title: "Tools for Tomorrow - Increasing career pathways into Construction & Trades"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0518f0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-01"
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# Tools for Tomorrow - Increasing career pathways into Construction & Trades

Buyer: WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518f0

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by West Oxfordshire District Council, based in Witney, UK, aimed to secure a training provider to design and manage a project titled "Tools for Tomorrow - Increasing career pathways into Construction & Trades." This project falls under the education and training services category and is associated with the sub-central government industry. The procurement was carried out through an open competition method and is part of their efforts to enhance local growth and employment access, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The contract, valued at £85,430.14 gross, covers a period from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the award having been signed on 18th August 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for local educational colleges and accredited training providers, particularly those specialising in construction and trades education. Businesses that can deliver high-quality training services aligned with the priorities of skill development and employment access stand to benefit substantially. The project offers a substantial financial incentive under an inclusive growth framework, making it ideal for enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector training initiatives. The focus on trade and construction pathways can also appeal to businesses keen on fostering industry-specific expertise and workforce integration.

## Notice

To procure a local educational college or accredited training provider to design, deliver, and administer a targeted project that promotes entry into the construction industry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052846-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500 |
| Lots value | £12,500 |
| Awards value | £71,191 |
| Contracts value | £71,191 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WITNEY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX28 1NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | West Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Witney North |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD ENERGY ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 13:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052846-2025
- 23 Jul 2025 at 07:34 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042220-2025
- 14 Jul 2025 at 08:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039467-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 13:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023304-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052846-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042220-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039467-2025
  14th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023304-2025
  20th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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