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title: "Birmingham City University Engineering Apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059878"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFCOM"
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# Birmingham City University Engineering Apprenticeships

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059878

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Birmingham City University Engineering Apprenticeships," initiated by Ofcom, focuses on services in the education and training industry. The contracting authority, Ofcom, is a public authority situated in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and has reached the contract award stage. The contract, valued at £72,000 gross, began on 21st August 2025 and will end on 21st August 2028. The main objective of this procurement was to provide Level 6 Broadcast and Media Engineer apprenticeships, co-developed with major industry partners such as BT Group, Sky, Panasonic, and Arqiva, with Birmingham City University as the sole supplier. This collaboration underscores the provider's expertise as only one of two institutions offering this specific programme since 2016.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the education and training services sector, particularly those specialising in apprenticeships and vocational learning. Organisations with experience in providing media and broadcast engineering education could find growth opportunities through collaborations with established entities like Birmingham City University. The programme's successful history and strong industry relationships with companies such as BBC, ITV, Sky, and Digital UK offer a credible platform for expanding professional networks and showcasing expertise in the field. Businesses with strategic interests in forming alliances across these sectors will benefit from collaborating on such prestigious public contracts.

## Notice

Birmingham City University is one of only two providers offering the Level 6 Broadcast and Media Engineer apprenticeship and has been successfully delivering it since 2016, demonstrating a proven track record that the alternative provider cannot evidence. The programme was co-developed with leading industry partners including BT Group, Sky, Panasonic, and Arqiva, reflecting BCU's deep integration with sector needs. Major employers such as the BBC, ITV, Sky, and Digital UK already rely on BCU to deliver this apprenticeship, further validating their credibility and capability as the leading provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055754-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 10:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055754-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055754-2025
  11th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofcom.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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