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Birmingham Virtual School Training Services Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA)

Awarded to Flourish Learning Limited, Knowledge Change Action Ltd, Summit Psychology Services Ltd +1 more

Birmingham City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 8 September 2025
Deadline
Closed 8 October 2025

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Overview

Birmingham City Council has awarded a Flexible Contracting Agreement for Birmingham Virtual School Training Services to four providers: Flourish Learning Limited, Knowledge Change Action Ltd, Summit Psychology Services Ltd, and The Care Leaders Limited. The agreement covers training across three lots—for educational staff and professionals, social care professionals, and parents/carers/family members—designed to support the educational outcomes of children in care or known to social services. The FCA runs for two years with an option to extend for a further two years, with a potential total value of £600,000.

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Lots (3)

  • Training for staff at educational establishments and other professionals

    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 standards, as well as any legislative requirements, and will be tailored to suit each key stage. Commissioned activity will include tailored face-to-face and virtual classroom-based courses in response to legislative change and bespoke learning activity to meet the identified needs of specific groups or teams. Examples include initial and refresher training for designated teachers, school improvement training and training to support staff to develop their skills and knowledge to support children know to social care improve educational attainment and actively participate in educational pathways.

    £0Won by The Care Leaders LimitedWon by Knowledge Change Action LtdWon by Flourish Learning LimitedWon by Summit Psychology Services Ltd
  • Training for social care professionals

    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 development offered is required to meet national and local standards as well as any legislative requirements around social care practices.  Commissioned activity will include tailored face-to-face and virtual classroom-based courses in response to legislative change and bespoke learning activity to meet the identified needs of specific groups or teams. Examples of the types of learning and development requested from social workers includes Practical use of the ePEP system and Personal Education Plans and Pupil Premium Plus training.

    £0Won by The Care Leaders LimitedWon by Knowledge Change Action LtdWon by Flourish Learning Limited
  • Training for parents, carers and family members

    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 development offered is required to meet national and local standards as well as any legislative requirements around social care practices.  Commissioned activity will include tailored face-to-face and virtual classroom-based courses in response to legislative change and bespoke learning activity to meet the identified needs of specific groups or teams. Examples of the types of learning and development requested from carers includes attachment awareness and trauma informed practice, emotion coaching, education basics and homework and learning in everyday situations.

    £0Won by The Care Leaders LimitedWon by Knowledge Change Action LtdWon by Flourish Learning LimitedWon by Summit Psychology Services Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£600,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
8 September 2025
Questions by
30 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Training servicesSpecialist training servicesTraining seminars

Award outcome

Awarded value
£0
Award date
7 January 2026
Contract period
8 December 2025 → 7 December 2027
Winners
  • Flourish Learning Limited
  • Knowledge Change Action Ltd
  • Summit Psychology Services Ltd
  • The Care Leaders Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    17 March 2026

  2. Tender Update

    8 September 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    8 September 2025

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