Open10 days left · closes midday, Monday 23 November 2026

Supply & Delivery of various City & Guilds Training Courses & Certification

Bedford Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Bedford Borough Council is looking for suppliers for training work (East of England).

The estimated value is £11,500 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 23 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Monday 23 November 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 15 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Invitation to Tender for Supply & Delivery of various City & Guilds Training Courses & Certification. Apply via the in-tend procurement portal: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/bedford/home

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 10 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £11,500 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East of England?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Contracts Finder, including any tender documents it links to.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 23 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

13 October 2026Contract notice · notice 6358716f-7107-4998-a429-e717b4c0f49d-917555

About the buyer

Bedford Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

110

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for training

All tenders and awards from Bedford Borough Council

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From notice 6358716f-7107-4998-a429-e717b4c0f49d-917555 on Contracts Finder, first published 13 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 13 October 2026.