Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bce-db42-7298-9c7a-844d55575f72/birmingham-virtual-school-training-services-flexible-contracting-agreement-fca awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Birmingham Virtual School Training Services Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) [Birmingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birmingham-city-council) Open field Estimated value £600,000 Published 17 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 8 Oct 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Split into 3 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Training services Specialist training services Training seminars Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0595c0-2026-03-17T11:29:34Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0595c0-2026-03-17T11:29:34Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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