Scope
Description
The City Corporation is seeking to appoint a a maximum of 2 training organisations to provide classroom-based (to clarify - not online or blended delivery) functional skills training in English and mathematics qualifications ranging from entry level up to level 2 - to London residents who are predominantly disadvantaged and/or suffering deprivation arising from one or a combination of factors including, but not restricted to, poverty, health, housing or education. There may also a requirement to deliver functional skills in English and mathematics to a small number of apprentices employed by the City Corporation.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 March 2026 to 31 July 2026
- 4 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Submission
Tender submission deadline
22 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The evaluation will be weighted with 100% of the score allocated to the technical section of the response.
The maximum achievable weighted score is 100.00; please note that percentages used in the evaluation are always rounded to 2 decimal places.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQD-1693-MYXR
PO Box 270
City of London
EC2P 2EJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Joanna Osborne
Telephone: 020 7606 3030
Email: joanna.osborne@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government