Flexible contracting agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School Enrichment Services
Birmingham City Council (the "Council") wishes to establish a Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) Enrichment Services in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, applying the provisions for Light Touch Contracts as defined in Section 9 of the Act and Schedule 1 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. These provisions apply to certain social, health, and education services that are subject to more flexible procurement rules due to their direct impact on individuals and communities....
Buyer
Birmingham City Council
Value
£5,600,000
Published
29 Oct 2025
Closes
1 Oct 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Birmingham
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
79600000
Recruitment services
80000000
Education and training services
80200000
Secondary education services
80510000
Specialist training services
80530000
Vocational training services
80570000
Personal development training services
85312320
Counselling services
92000000
Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Lots
Lot 1 Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG)
£0
Supports young people aged 12–19 with disrupted education, transition challenges, or at risk of NEET. Includes personalised careers advice, programmes, and events. To be awarded to one provider.
Delivery: UKG31 · United Kingdom
Lot 2 Short Courses and Qualifications
£0
Supports Year 11–13 learners, especially newly arrived or NEET. Offers pre-entry to Level 2 courses. Further divided into two; Lot 2a: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) – Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 Lot 2b: Accredited courses & Qualifications – Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 To be awarded to up to four providers. 2 providers for each of the Key Sta...
Delivery: UKG31 · United Kingdom
Lot 3 Community Enrichment Activities
£0
Covers Creative Arts, Music, Sport, Outdoor Learning, and STEM activities.
Delivery: UKG31 · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkTender notice on Find a Tender
1 Sept 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
29 Oct 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
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