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DPS20 ESOL Phase 2

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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02 Jun 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process involves the West Midlands Combined Authority as the buying organisation and focuses on the "DPS20 ESOL Phase 2" project, which falls under the Education and training services category. The procurement, classified under CPV 80000000, aims to expand a quality and flexible English language training offer for Universal Credit claimants. The contract will be executed in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with a total value of £800,000. The procurement process employed a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the award phase has been completed as of 2 June 2025. The contract starts on 1 August 2025 and runs until 31 July 2029.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those capable of developing flexible learning models for skill enhancement and workplace integration. Given its focus on English for job readiness, it is ideal for training providers with experience gearing up non-native English speakers for employment scenarios. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to engage, highlighting the potential for smaller entities to scale their training operations and services through this project. The Learning Into Employment Academy has already been awarded, showcasing their capability in handling such contracts. Despite the award, the process encourages other businesses to prepare for future opportunities within the dynamic purchasing system.

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Notice Title

DPS20 ESOL Phase 2

Notice Description

Our aim through this phase 2 specification is: Further test and expand a quality and flexible ESOL short training offer to Universal Credit (UC) claimants whose main barrier to job entry has been identified as the level of English needed to be operable in the workplace. We also want to see how the individual can progress through this to additional learning and how they will be supported to do this in order to both hold down their employment but also improve their chances of in work progression from the range of skills offers we have available to employers and residents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c315b12e-6bf3-4f5c-b13d-1f4527b3c39d
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Marie Bradbury
Contact Email
marie.bradbury@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMIMGHAM
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

LEARNING INTO EMPLOYMENT ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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