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Create Central Skills Accelerator Programme - Outreach and Engagement Partner

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

03 Jan 2024 at 09:36

Award Notice
Tender

23 Aug 2023 at 15:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the Create Central Skills Accelerator Programme - Outreach and Engagement Partner, aimed at increasing employment opportunities for underrepresented groups in the West Midlands region. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was completed with a contract value of £60,000 and a duration till 31st March 2026. The buying organisation, West Midlands Combined Authority, seeks partners with experience in Outreach and Engagement to engage with diverse networks and communities. The contract involves strategy development, implementation support, and periodic performance reviews.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for marketing and events suppliers willing to engage underrepresented groups in the West Midlands. The contract includes an initial end date of 31st March 2024, with two optional one-year extension periods. With a total budget of £60,000 per year, this tender is suitable for SMEs and organisations with experience in outreach strategies. Interested businesses can access the Request for Quotation (RfQ) documents and submission details at https://www.createcentraluk.com/news/skillstenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Create Central Skills Accelerator Programme - Outreach and Engagement Partner

Notice Description

Create Central is developing its Skills Accelerator programme, funded through the BFI Skills Cluster Fund, to increase the number of opportunities for people from across the West Midlands, specifically from underrepresented groups, to find employment or develop existing careers as below-the-line production crew working in the region. The key to increasing opportunities for those from underrepresented backgrounds is to authentically reach a diverse range of networks and communities outside of the mainstream media to ensure that as wide a range of people as possible are aware of Create Central's Skills Accelerator training programmes and wider opportunities. To this end, Create Central will need to work with a region-wide strategic organisation with significant experience in Outreach and Engagement (O&E), the ability to work across the whole of the West Midlands with access to networks and the mandate to represent a broad membership of creative and cultural organisations. The successful supplier will be responsible for: Working with Create Central, the appointed marketing and events suppliers to ensure the Skills Accelerator programme engages with underrepresented groups from across the West Midlands. Phase one: Strategy development Quickly develop an O&E strategy utilising existing inclusive networks and further consultation with target participants. This will seek to understand the barriers faced by the target groups and identify successful engagement strategies, including case studies. Phase 2: Strategy implementation support and review Work with the partners to measure and monitor progress, provide strategic advice and support to the consortium, including collecting ongoing feedback and review from target participants and deliverers. Regular reporting throughout the contract period, both written, at online meetings and occasional in-person meetings: * Weekly online team meeting to discuss and agree activities * Monthly written report demonstrating progress, plans and any delivered KPIs * Six monthly performance review in-person. The contract will have an initial end date of 31/03/24, but includes 2 x 1 year option periods, final end date of 31/03/26. The budget for this work is PS20,000 per year. If interested in this opportunity, please visit https://www.createcentraluk.com/news/skillstenders for RfQ documents and details on how to submit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e2df8d0-c478-4f8b-99c7-16ce5b1c44b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULTURECENTRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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