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OUR STORY

Established experience.
A regional commitment.

Our parent company, TenDean Ltd (UK), was established in 1999 as a housebuilding and project management company and subsequently diversified into training and professional development.

TenDean Training Middle East FZ LLC was established in the UAE in 2026 in response to growing demand for high-quality training, competency assessment and accreditation across construction, civil engineering, water, utilities and related industries.

Our Middle East team works directly with clients, supported by the expertise and professionalism of our UK-based team. This enables a customer-focused, tailored service rather than a reliance on standard programmes.

TenDean UK was rated ‘Good’ during its Ofsted inspection in December 2024.
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BASED IN THE MIDDLE EAST. SUPPORTED BY THE UK.
1999

TenDean Ltd established in the UK

2014

Competency programme delivered in Ras Al Khaimah

2026

TenDean Training Middle East established in the UAE

WHY TENDEAN

Industry knowledge.
A practical difference.

International best practice, with a clear focus on the people, projects and requirements in front of us.

01

Industry specialists

Construction and civil engineering expertise, with a practical understanding of workforce and project requirements.

02

Strong UK relationships

Excellent working relationships with major UK awarding and certification bodies in construction, civil engineering and water.

03

Competency comes first

Training and assessment focused on what people need to know and do in their actual roles.

04

An individual approach

International best practice and up-to-date educational technology support individual learning and assessment.

05

Tailored, on-site delivery

Customised training for employers, designed around their workforce and delivered on site where required.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Expertise demonstrated.
In the UK and the UAE.

Programmes shaped by real industry needs — from specialist industrial workforces to construction and infrastructure teams.

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CLIENT
Mertec Middle East Ltd
PERIOD
2014
SCOPE
Workforce competency
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE

Refractory workforce competency

In 2014, TenDean was commissioned by Mertec Middle East Ltd in Ras Al Khaimah to develop and implement a workforce training and assessment programme aimed at standardising and improving the competence of refractory workers in an aluminium smelting environment.

The project focused on workers responsible for the removal and replacement of brick refractory linings in refractory furnaces: a highly specialised activity requiring technical accuracy, consistency and strict adherence to safe working practices. The programme delivered measurable operational and workforce benefits.

KEY OUTCOMEOperational and workforce benefits
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CLIENT
London South Bank University
PERIOD
Since 2018
SCOPE
NVQ support
LONDON, UK

Construction workforce assessment & NVQ support

TenDean has worked with London South Bank University since 2018 as a subcontractor, providing workforce assessment, training and certification to construction workers across South East England.

This enabled workers to gain a UK Construction Skill card, supporting sustainable employment and career progression. TenDean achieved 100% timely success rates and progression outcomes.

KEY OUTCOME100% timely success rates
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CLIENT
Stanmore Quality Surfacing
PERIOD
Since 2019
SCOPE
Operative training
LONDON, UK

Highway maintenance & utilities training

TenDean has worked with Stanmore Quality Surfacing since 2019, delivering Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative apprenticeships with excellent achievement rates and enhanced career progression opportunities.

SQS works with major utility companies to repair and reinstate water, gas and electric mains. TenDean has also delivered EUSR Water Hygiene qualifications and NRSWA Street Works qualifications, allowing personnel to work safely on water mains and gain the operative and supervisor cards required for public highways.

KEY OUTCOMEEnhanced career progression
MEET OUR TEAM

Experience. In person.

The people behind TenDean’s industry-focused training and competency development.

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Stephen Crampton

Construction Advisor
OUR COMMITMENT

Quality, safety & sustainability.

TenDean Middle East has comprehensive policies and procedures for quality improvement, health and safety, and sustainability. These are available on request.

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YOUR WORKFORCE. YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

Build capability.
Demonstrate competency.

Let’s discuss the right assessment and training approach for your organisation.

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