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# Birmingham Virtual School Training Services Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/birmingham-virtual-school-training-services-flexible-contracting-agreement-fca-ocds-h6vhtk-0595c0). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Birmingham City Council: "Birmingham Virtual School Training Services Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA)". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £600,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 8 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Birmingham City Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/birmingham-city-council-ons-e08000025)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £600,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 8 October 2025 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Specialist training services, Training seminars, Training services
- **Delivery Location:** UKG31
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 6 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/birmingham-virtual-school-training-services-flexible-contracting-agreement-fca-ocds-h6vhtk-0595c0#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0595c0`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/birmingham-virtual-school-training-services-flexible-contracting-agreement-fca-ocds-h6vhtk-0595c0#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fbirminghamcc)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/birmingham-virtual-school-training-services-flexible-contracting-agreement-fca-ocds-h6vhtk-0595c0#participate

## Description
Birmingham City Council (the "Council") has established a Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) Training 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.
The Training FCA will cover training for professionals in children's schools, social workers, families, carers, and other key stakeholders in Birmingham and any other local authorities where children may be placed.
The Training FCA will serve as the primary channel for delivering training tailored to the needs of adults responsible for supporting the educational achievement of children known to a social worker. The programme is designed to equip these individuals including BVS staff, carers, guardians, adoptive parents, designated teachers, school staff, governors, social workers, and Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively promote the educational outcomes of children in care, previously looked after, or otherwise known to social services.
The contract(s) are for 3 Lots, as follows.
Lot 1: Training for staff at educational establishments and other professionals
Lot 2: Training for Social Care Professionals
Lot 3: Training for Parents, Carers and Family Members
The Council has reserved the right to reopen the procurement and conduct additional tender processes during the term of the FCA.  This may be done to appoint new providers to the FCA where necessary to meet evolving service needs or ensure adequate market coverage.
The Training Services FCA will be for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years (on a 1+1 basis) subject to performance and budget.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Training for staff at educational establishments and other professionals
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80500000, 80510000, 80522000

- **Estimated Value:** £200,000
- **Description:** To include a range of learning and development activities to meet the learning and development requirements of the staff at education establishments and other professionals. The learning and development activity provided must meet national and local ...
- **Contract Period:** 08/12/2025 to 07/12/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Training for social care professionals
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80500000, 80510000, 80522000

- **Estimated Value:** £200,000
- **Description:** To include a range of learning and development activities for the adult social care workforce of Birmingham.  This includes providing learning opportunities to enhance the quality and effectiveness of Personal Education Plans (PEPs). The learning and...
- **Contract Period:** 08/12/2025 to 07/12/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Training for parents, carers and family members
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80500000, 80510000, 80522000

- **Estimated Value:** £200,000
- **Description:** This will cover bespoke learning and development activities for parents, carers and family members. This includes providing learning opportunities to support them in helping children with learning at home and motivational techniques. The learning and...
- **Contract Period:** 08/12/2025 to 07/12/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (3)
- **Award:** Lot 1 - Training for staff at educational establishments and other professionals (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **FLOURISH LEARNING LTD, Knowledge Change Action Ltd, Summit Psychology Services Ltd (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PTQX-6576-XZJG`, `GB-FTS-151181`, `GB-PPON:PLZQ-7848-ZDBH`, `GB-PPON:PHCY-4138-YBTT`

  - Date: 07/01/2026

- **Award:** Lot 2: Training for Social Care Professionals (pending)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **FLOURISH LEARNING LTD, Knowledge Change Action Ltd, The Care Leaders Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PTQX-6576-XZJG`, `GB-FTS-151181`, `GB-PPON:PHCY-4138-YBTT`

  - Date: 07/01/2026

- **Award:** Lot 3: Training for Parents, Carers and Family Members (pending)
  - Award id: `3`
  - Supplier(s): **FLOURISH LEARNING LTD, Knowledge Change Action Ltd, Summit Psychology Services Ltd (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PTQX-6576-XZJG`, `GB-FTS-151181`, `GB-PPON:PLZQ-7848-ZDBH`, `GB-PPON:PHCY-4138-YBTT`

  - Date: 07/01/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F054619-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-17T11:29:34.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T08:36:24.074Z
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