--- title: "Rail Training Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068644" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068644" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068644.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068644.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE" published: "2026-04-21" --- # Rail Training Support Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068644 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068644) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068644.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Birmingham Metropolitan College invites applications for the Rail Training Support Services contract, focusing on education and training services related to the rail industry. As of 21 April 2026, this tender is active and falls under the category of public authority, sub-central government. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, with electronic submissions allowed. The services are to be delivered across various regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Key dates to note include the enquiry period ending on 8 May 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 15 May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2026, running until 31 August 2027, with potential renewal opportunities based on performance metrics. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rail industry training and educational services, particularly those capable of providing drug and alcohol testing, sponsorship, e-learning in advance of safety-critical courses, safety-critical training, and assessments. The awarding criteria favour organisations with competitive pricing, quality, experience, and sustainability value. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand into the rail training sector or enhance their service offerings. Participation in this tender could lead to substantial business growth, enhanced reputation, and long-term contracts within the rail industry. ## Notice 1. Drug and Alcohol Testing and General Medicals required by the Rail industry 2. Sponsorship 3. E- Learning in advance of Safety Critical courses 4. Safety Critical Training and Assessments 5. Employment outcomes with progression to a white hat. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Possible extension after 12 months depending on satisfactory outcomes, achievement of KPI's, approval of funding and approval from funder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036231-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £660,000 | | Lots value | £660,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE | | Locality | BIRMIMGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7PS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2026 at 14:33 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036231-2026 - 21 Apr 2026 at 12:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036077-2026 - 20 Apr 2026 at 12:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035605-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036231-2026 21st April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036077-2026 21st April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15010 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15012 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15057 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15076 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15102 ## Notice URLs - https://www.bmet.ac.uk/ - https://www.bmet.ac.uk/employers/ - https://www.bmet.ac.uk/employers/Headerinemail-RailTenderSubmissionAddressedtostephen.belling@bmet.ac.ukORtotheemailprovidedonthewebsitepagereferredtoabovesubcontracting@bmet.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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