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DPS6 - Higher Level Skills - Contract Award Notice

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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15 Sep 2023 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded contracts for adult learning services in higher-level skills related to priority sectors. The contract duration is from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024, with options to extend until 31st July 2026. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £36,126,516, and the tender period ended on 3rd May 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to provide adult learning services in the West Midlands. Businesses in the education services sector, particularly those offering adult and other education services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The West Midlands Combined Authority is the buying organisation, located in Birmingham, England. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to multiple suppliers.

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Notice Title

DPS6 - Higher Level Skills - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Notice to confirm Contracts Awarded against the DPS6 - Higher Level Skills call-off from the WMCA Adult Skills DPS. These are services contracts for the delivery of adult learning in higher level (Level 3+) skills related to priority sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ea7765c-cebc-4573-aa33-84758cd127f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f929ce-3ae0-43f1-865c-6504cd201149
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
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
£12,042,172 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,042,172 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 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
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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
12
Supplier Names

CECOS COMPUTING INTERNATIONAL

CHALLENGE-TRG SKILLS LMITED

FREE TO LEARN

HOLT GREEN TRAINING

IMETA TRAINING AND SOLUTIONS

IMPACT FUTURES TRAINING

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES

LOCAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

NETCOM TRAINING

P.T.P. TRAINING

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT

RELEASE POTENTIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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