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DPS14 Construction Gateway

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Jun 2024 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the DPS14 Construction Gateway programme, aimed at providing training and job opportunities in the education and training services sector. The contract, valued at £498,292 GBP, was awarded to The Skills Centre London Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 8th March 2024, and the contract period is from 3rd June 2024 to 31st July 2025, covering the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in education and training services, to participate in delivering long-term sustainable employment opportunities in the West Midlands region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the programme aims to work with providers who have employer links and capacity to deliver successful outcomes. The focus is on offering skills training aligned with industry standards such as CSCS certification to help residents secure meaningful employment within the region.

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Notice Title

DPS14 Construction Gateway

Notice Description

The core focus of the Construction Gateway is to provide residents with the skills and knowledge required through the industry standard outcomes e.g., CSCS, and work with employers who will both shape the training content and provide the job vacancies for residents to be matched into. The AEB Construction Gateway programme is seeking to secure a delivery provider who has the capability, capacity and employer links to establish this offer across the WMCA region and deliver long-term sustainable employment to those who participate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ab2e3b2-ba7e-4dce-9d4c-6380608dfbd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa0e037-0e67-45ab-ad99-c2ef9e8f9491
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£498,292 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£498,292 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 1-2 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
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
1
Supplier Name

THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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