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title: "EC26001 Tickets to Train GLA Grant Fund Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b42"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# EC26001 Tickets to Train GLA Grant Fund Contract

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b42

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## Summary

The London Borough of Ealing has finalised an award for the contract titled "EC26001 Tickets to Train GLA Grant Fund Contract". This procurement, initiated by Ealing Council, aims to provide vocational training for residents within the borough, spanning sectors like Hospitality & Retail and Stewarding & Night-time Economy. The contract, valued at £48,985, was directly awarded to Tickets to Train Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Barking, UKI52 region. The procurement process is categorised under "services" and follows a direct method below the competition threshold. The project commenced on 1st March 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2026, ensuring alignment with GLA and DfE funding requirements.

This tender offers notable opportunities for potential business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in adult education and vocational training services. The contract involves curriculum design, teaching, learner assessment, and support, ideal for businesses adept in these areas. Companies that are proficient in safeguarding, compliance, and quality assurance stand to benefit, especially if they can align their services with statutory needs and quality standards like Learn Ealing's. The direct award approach eliminates competitive bidding, allowing experienced providers to forge a direct business relationship with sub-central government authorities such as Ealing Council, thus fostering sustainable business development within the United Kingdom's education sector.

## Notice

Ealing Council ("the Authority"), has conducted a below threshold procurement process, via direct award for a specialist adult training provider with Tickets to Train Ltd, to deliver a programme of high-quality vocational training for Ealing Residents. The service will encompass curriculum design, teaching and learning delivery, assessment of learning, learner support, and all associated quality assurance, reporting, safeguarding and compliance obligations. Provision will be delivered across two sector focused pathways: Hospitality & Retail and Stewarding & Night-time Economy, supporting a total of 24 learners and 84 enrolments. All activity will align with GLA and DfE funding rules, Learn Ealing's quality standards, and statutory requirements. The contract value will be for PS48,985.00 for the contract term from 1st March 2026 - 31st July 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033862-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,985 |
| Contracts value | £48,985 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING |
| Additional buyers | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W5 2HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing |
| Local authority | Ealing |
| Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway |
| Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TICKETS TO TRAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 14:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033862-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 15:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013523-2026
- 9 Feb 2026 at 14:19 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011423-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033862-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013523-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011423-2026
  9th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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