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DPS2 - Basic Skills - Contract Award Notice

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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08 Sep 2023 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the delivery of adult learning programmes under the title "DPS2 - Basic Skills - Contract Award Notice". The procurement falls under the industry category of Adult and other education services. The contract period is from 17th July 2023 to 30th June 2026, with options to extend. The procurement method used was selective, with call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on 30th November 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the education services sector aiming to deliver tailored adult learning programmes in the West Midlands region. Businesses well-suited to compete are those offering vocational English/ESOL, Digital Skills, Mathematics, and vocational training services. The West Midlands Combined Authority is the buying organisation, located in Birmingham. The contract duration and scope provide potential for business growth and service expansion to cater to the educational needs of residents in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DPS2 - Basic Skills - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

The Basic Skills package requires delivery of adult learning programmes that are closely tailored to the needs of the residents, by offering not just standalone qualifications but a complete learning and support package to prepare learners for progression into a vocational Level 2 programme. The programmes will include delivery of vocational English/ESOL, Digital Skills, Mathematics, a vocational component at level 1 and a wrap-around package that may last up to 4, 8 or 12 weeks, depending on individual needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0af50ce2-e35f-4815-a6e6-c676653dc334
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a79707-0c6a-4275-8fc4-e044c2611d71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,170,292 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£978,885 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 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
William Pemberton
Contact Email
william.pemberton@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

CECOS COMPUTING INTERNATIONAL

ENTERKEY TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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