---
title: "Math & English provision - Manchester/ Birmingham - 25/26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056140"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-07-17"
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# Math & English provision - Manchester/ Birmingham - 25/26

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056140

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## Summary

NHS England is inviting tenders for the provision of Maths and English education services aimed at post-16 students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) through Choices College. This contract targets two key areas: Manchester/Bury and Birmingham, to be delivered during the 2025/2026 academic year. The procurement falls within the education and training services industry category and includes two lots, both under an open competition regime. Prospective bidders are encouraged to submit their proposals via the Atamis portal, with the submission deadline being 1st August 2025, and the enquiry period ending on 24th July 2025. The successful contract will commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses, especially those registered as SMEs or VCSEs, with expertise in delivering educational services tailored to young adults. Providers specialising in Functional Skills education and those capable of servicing both Greater Manchester and Birmingham efficiently will find this contract particularly aligned with their goals. The emphasis on quality and social value signifies that suppliers who excel in these areas stand a competitive chance. Engaging in this procurement could offer growth by securing a stable year-long contract with a reputable public organisation such as NHS England.

## Notice

NHS England is seeking to procure an ESFA (DfE) approved education provider for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution who deliver a supported internship to 16- 24-year-olds who have an EHCP. This procurement aims to secure a comprehensive service that will assist the college in teaching and delivering Functional Skills qualifications, in English and maths in 2 areas: Lot1. Manchester/Bury Lot2. Birmingham

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England is seeking to procure an ESFA (DfE) approved education provider for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution who deliver a supported internship to 16- 24-year-olds who have an EHCP. This procurement aims to secure a comprehensive service that will assist the college in teaching and delivering Functional Skills qualifications, in English and maths. Lot 1 to be delivered in Manchester/ Bury.

Lot 2

NHS England is seeking to procure an ESFA (DfE) approved education provider for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution who deliver a supported internship to 16- 24-year-olds who have an EHCP. This procurement aims to secure a comprehensive service that will assist the college in teaching and delivering Functional Skills qualifications, in English and maths. To be delivered in Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040948-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,758 |
| Lots value | £28,758 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 12:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040948-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040948-2025
  17th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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