AwardedAwarded 25 August 2026
MCL Raising Aspirations
Middlesbrough Council · Local authority
In brief
Middlesbrough Council awarded training and education work to Actes Trust, Thirteen Housing Group Limited and Cleveland Fire Authority and 4 others on 25 August 2026.
The notice gives a value of £80,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 3 August 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Middlesbrough Community Learning (MCL) is Middlesbrough Council's adult learning service. We are inviting funding applications for the 2026/27 academic year (1 August 2026 - 31 July 2027) from registered education providers that can deliver high-quality, innovative, and inclusive learning opportunities aligned with the priorities and outcomes set out in this specification.
MCL is committed to supporting residents to develop their skills, improve employability, enhance wellbeing, and access lifelong learning opportunities. Through our Raising Aspirations programme, we seek to work in partnership with experienced providers who share our ambition to engage learners, reduce barriers to participation, and create positive outcomes for individuals and communities across Middlesbrough.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Actes Trust (SME) 7 bids received | £90,000 | Awarded 10 August 2026 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 |
| Thirteen Housing Group Limited 7 bids received | £90,000 | Awarded 10 August 2026 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 |
| Cleveland Fire Authority 7 bids received | £90,000 | Awarded 10 August 2026 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2027 |
| Nur Fitness CIC (SME) 7 bids received | £90,000 | Awarded 10 August 2026 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2027 |
| Whe Care Services Ltd (SME) 7 bids received | £90,000 | Awarded 10 August 2026 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2027 |
| Rocks Training Ltd (SME) 7 bids received | £90,000 | Awarded 10 August 2026 |
| Katwalk Kimberleys CIC 7 bids received | £90,000 | Awarded 10 August 2026 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 065971-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 082681-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 106243-2026
About the buyer
Middlesbrough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
155Awards
144Suppliers it has used most for training
- Actes Trust1 contract
- Asl (Highway Electrical) Training Limited1 contract
- Cleveland Fire Authority1 contract
- Good Egg Medical Ltd1 contract
- JD Training (Teesside) Ltd1 contract
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From notice 065971-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 July 2026, last updated 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.