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Birmingham Virtual School Enrichment Framework
Descriptions
Birmingham City Council (BCC) is inviting expressions of interest to support commissioners in developing a clearer understanding of the provider landscape. This soft market engagement aims to explore the range of organisations operating in this space and gather insights into their capacity and interest in delivering Enrichment Activities for Birmingham's Children in Care both within the city and in other Local Authorities where children may be placed. This is an exploratory initiative aimed at gauging market interest, capacity, and the viability of a potential future procurement. Participation is entirely voluntary and will not influence your eligibility to engage in any subsequent procurement processes
BCC acts as the corporate parent for the city's Children in Care (CIC) and Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) is a statutory service responsible for coordinating educational support for:
• Children currently in care,
• Previously looked-after children (PLAC),
• Children with a social worker (CWSW), including those on child in need or child protection plans.
• This duty applies to children living both within Birmingham and in other Local Authorities where they may be placed.
BCC is considering the establishment of an Enrichment Framework for Birmingham Virtual School (BVS), aimed at supporting the delivery of enrichment activities that enhance the educational experience of looked-after children. The goal is to improve outcomes in achievement, inclusion, and progression by addressing their individual needs holistically. Services under the Enrichment Framework have been grouped into three as follows.
• Lot 1 - Careers and Employment Support:
Support for access to education, training and employment.
• Lot 2 - Short Courses and Qualifications:
Access to additional qualifications and accredited courses for all with a particular focus on young people at risk of leaving school without qualifications such as NEET, newly arrived unaccompanied asylum seekers. Supporting young people on to higher education and future careers. To support language barriers for those without English as a first language
• Lot 3 - Community Enrichment Activities:
Access to activities that expose young people to a range of cultural activities including, but not limited to, music, arts, theatre, dance, sport, outdoor learning and visits to destinations outside of their own town/city.
Providers can bid for multiple lots.
The Enrichment Framework 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, budgetary availability and legislative changes. Activities, courses and programmes are estimated to begin from April 2026.
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80200000 - Secondary education services
92300000 - Entertainment services
80530000 - Vocational training services
80510000 - Specialist training services
92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
79600000 - Recruitment services
80000000 - Education and training services
85312320 - Counselling services
80570000 - Personal development training services
Keywords
recruitment services
personnel sourcing
hiring services
talent acquisition
executive search
staffing solutions
candidate selection
headhunting
recruitment agency services
education services
training programs
professional development
academic instruction
vocational training
lifelong learning
skills workshops
educational courses
corporate training
learning solutions
secondary schooling
high school education
middle school teaching
adolescent education
secondary curriculum
exam preparation
teenage learning
school counselling
secondary instruction
grade 6‑12 teaching
specialised instruction
expert training programs
niche skill development
industry‑specific training
accredited training services
advanced professional workshops
specialist certifications
sector‑focused education
technical mastery training
applied skills coaching
vocational education
trade skills training
career-oriented instruction
hands-on learning
practical skills development
occupation-specific training
technical education
employment readiness
craft training
industry-aligned education
leadership skills
emotional intelligence training
soft skills development
time management coaching
self-confidence building
communication improvement
personal effectiveness workshops
life coaching
goal setting courses
career growth training
psychological counselling
therapy support
emotional well-being sessions
behavioural counselling
mental-health therapy
substance misuse counselling
grief counselling
stress management support
relationship counselling
crisis intervention
leisure center activities
cultural event organisation
sports training services
community recreation programmes
museum operations
library services
stadium facility management
tourism experiences
cultural heritage tours
live entertainment provision
event hosting
cultural shows
performance arts services
theatrical and musical event operations
public entertainment management
festival production services
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2 Tender Lots
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Possible Competitors
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