---
title: "REG/Q/005/2026 MCL Raising Aspirations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca6c"
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buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# REG/Q/005/2026 MCL Raising Aspirations

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca6c

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council is inviting tenders for the "REG/Q/005/2026 MCL Raising Aspirations" project, aimed at enhancing skills, employability, and lifelong learning opportunities for local residents. This procurement, tagged under the education and training services category, is positioned in the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition method, encouraging wide participation. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 23rd July 2026, with the contract expected to commence from 3rd August 2026. The legal basis for this tender is provided under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services. With a contract budget of £80,000, and potential renewals extending up to 2029, service providers who focus on skill development and employability enhancement are well-placed to benefit. The procurement supports SMEs and VCSEs, making it accessible to a diverse range of businesses seeking growth. Quality is the sole award criterion, ensuring that the chosen provider delivers leading-edge solutions that align with the Council’s objectives to uplift the community. The open competition format under a below-threshold value allows smaller businesses to engage competitively in enhancing local community skills.

## Notice

MCL is committed to supporting residents to develop their skills, improve employability, enhance wellbeing, and access lifelong learning opportunities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065971-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| 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 | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 09:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065971-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065971-2026
  14th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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