---
title: "Skills Innovation Challenge Fund - Sector-Led Construction Academies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a1d2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Skills Innovation Challenge Fund - Sector-Led Construction Academies

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1d2

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## Summary

The "Skills Innovation Challenge Fund - Sector-Led Construction Academies" is a public procurement opportunity initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority, aimed at developing employer-based construction academies to deliver practical construction courses. Located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, the project falls under the "Education and training services" category and is in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on 22nd May 2026. Interested parties should be aware of the future notice expected by 15th June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029. This procurement follows an open procedure, offering a gross budget of £6,000,000 and a net value of £5,000,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms operating in the construction and educational training sectors within the UK. The project is tailored to accommodate small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which indicates an inclusive approach to supplier diversity. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolios through involvement in a high-profile project, benefit from substantial financial engagement, and establish themselves within government networks. The open procurement method ensures a competitive yet accessible process, encouraging participation from various qualified entities motivated to deliver innovative training solutions.

## Notice

Employer based construction academies to deliver construction courses in real world settings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048094-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 14:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048094-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048094-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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