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WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills Q4 2025

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Warwickshire County Council involves the awarding of contracts under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills for Q4 2025. This process is classified under recruitment services with additional focus on education and training services. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the tender's procurement stage is marked by the 'award' tag, indicating completed contracts. The procurement method is selective, utilising call-offs from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £500,000 with the award date set for the 23rd of February 2029, and the contract period spanning from the 24th of February to the 25th of February 2029. The DPS remains open to new entrants via Contracts Finder, creating prospects for business engagement.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services and education or training, especially SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability criteria. With a healthy budget allocation, businesses can expand their reach within the West Midlands area through active participation in the DPS. Companies that match the industry classifications and are equipped to provide relevant skills training and employability services stand to gain substantially in terms of business growth and regional presence. The systematic structure of the DPS facilitates ongoing opportunities for dynamic engagement with public procurement contracts, fostering long-term business development and collaboration possibilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills Q4 2025

Notice Description

This notice contains details of the individual call-off contracts awarded via WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills for Q4 2025. Details of the individual call-offs can be found in the attachment contained within this notice. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills remains open to new entrants and interested parties can find the contract opportunity on Contracts Finder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0eedba-b659-4cdb-adab-c4aacca579b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 30 days
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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIOUS

Further Information

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