City and Guilds Bike mechanics training...

Cost: £890 plus VAT (includes cost of registration and certification)

before discount

I thought education was VAT exempt? Isn't City & Guilds a vocational training supplier? or is it because the training is actually provided by a company and not a school, college or university?

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/forms-rates/rates/goods-services.htm

Education Goods or services VAT rate More information Education, vocational training, research and other connected services provided by an eligible body like a school, college or university exempt VAT Notice 701/30