Tender

SWAP Consortium

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

16 Jun 2021 at 12:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is currently conducting a tender process titled "SWAP Consortium," aimed at appointing a Lead organisation for the Sector Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP). This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category and is based in the West Midlands, England. The active tender period concludes on 28th June 2021, with a total contract value of £9 million available over a three-year term, beginning on 3rd October 2021. The procurement method being employed is selective, specifically through a competitive dialogue process, which allows for dynamic interaction with potential providers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in training and educational services, to collaborate in improving job outcomes for WMCA residents. With a minimum job outcome target of 65% within 13 weeks, successful bidders will play a crucial role in addressing local employment challenges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the scope of the programme is likely to benefit diverse organisations capable of forming a consortium to deliver effective training solutions. The potential for in-year investment based on performance further underscores the dynamic growth prospects for engaged businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWAP Consortium

Notice Description

Through this tender exercise the WMCA is seeking to appoint a Sector Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) Lead organisation to develop a SWAP consortium of providers who will deliver the provision across the area for WMCA residents in line with our SWAP ambition. The SWAP Lead will develop a service where its provider members will bring forward applications, underpinned by agreement with the employer, setting out a training plan and the number of the jobs available delivering a job outcome rate of a minimum 65% at 13 weeks.The WMCA will make available PS3m on annual basis over a 3-year period which means that the total investment is up to PS9m. Contracts will be extended on annual basis subject to performance. Further in-year investment in the SWAP Consortium could take place based on performance. There is a virtual Q/A Session scheduled for 3pm, Tuesday 22nd June, see the PQQ Letter for more details. Link to tender documents can be found as follows:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/schoolsbuyingclub Additional information: Please find link to find a tender publication as follows:- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013413-2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-307fd080-89b0-4b62-a317-33cc04bc0637
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a225915-4864-413f-8a0d-95ff86ad2046
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2021 - 2 Oct 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Madeleine Townend
Contact Email
madeleine.townend@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

Further Information

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