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Skills Training Service Contract - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Jul 2022 at 19:27

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently overseeing a public procurement process titled "Skills Training Service Contract - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)." This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. The procurement method is selective, utilising a restricted procedure above threshold. The tender period concludes on 5th August 2022, and the contract will run from 31st October 2022 to 30th October 2032, with an estimated contract value of £1 billion and a minimum value of £5 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly for those offering adult skills programmes. With the potential for non-funded programmes and various funding streams, the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) allows for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. Businesses with expertise in delivering innovative training services and a commitment to the adult education sector will find this opportunity particularly suitable for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Skills Training Service Contract - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

The Adult Education Budget (AEB) for the West Midlands constituent member area was devolved to the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) for delivery from 1st August 2019. In 2022 additional skills funding has been delegated from the Department of Education (DfE) to the WMCA. The aim is to secure packages of service provision. WMCA is proposing to launch a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a duration of up to 10 years. The DPS will also be utilised to procure service providers for non-funded/ funded (devolved funding or other funding streams) Adult Skills Programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50ea75bb-9f96-4636-9d86-d5037c47f015
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/896a1a6b-2657-4ce9-806c-a31b96392c83
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2022 - 30 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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