---
title: "Provision of Engineering Apprenticeships (ST1395)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa59"
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buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Provision of Engineering Apprenticeships (ST1395)

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa59

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## Summary

FCDO Services, a central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Engineering Apprenticeships (ST1395)" with a focus on the first-year block release. The tender falls under the services industry category, specifically higher education services, and was executed using a limited competition procurement method due to its below-threshold nature. The contract was awarded to The Bedford College Group and is set to provide services primarily in the UKJ12 region. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 21st May 2026, and covering a period from 1st September 2026 to 31st December 2029, valued at £210,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education or those providing tailored apprenticeship programmes. It is particularly beneficial for enterprises that are adept in delivering high-quality vocational training services. Organisations that focus on the development of engineering skills may find lucrative growth potential through collaborations with government agencies and educational entities like The Bedford College Group. Such tenders are ideal for businesses that can offer innovative training solutions and are looking to expand their presence in the public sector, especially in the realm of apprenticeship and technical education services.

## Notice

Provision of Engineering Apprenticeships (ST1395) with first year block release.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051417-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £210,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FCDO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BEDFORD COLLEGE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 13:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051417-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051417-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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