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WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2025 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Warwickshire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills." This tender was aimed at the recruitment services sector, with additional classification under education and training services, and it pertains to the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is GBP 684,530. Key dates include the award date on 23 February 2029, with the contract spanning from 24 to 25 February 2029. Participation was encouraged for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating inclusivity in the process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in recruitment and education services to expand their horizons in the public sector by supplying to Warwickshire County Council. The dynamic purchasing system approach remains open, providing ongoing opportunities for qualified businesses to engage. The short-term yet robust engagement could particularly benefit SMEs and VCSEs, allowing them to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure future contracts within the public sector framework. The lucrative nature of public contracts in the education and employability services domain makes this an ideal prospect for ambitious enterprises aiming to establish or enhance their public sector portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills

Notice Description

This notice contains details of the individual call-off contracts awarded via WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills for Q1 2025. Details of the individual call-offs can be found in the attachment contained within this notice. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills remains open to new entrants and interested parties can find the contract opportunity on Contracts Finder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-582c50cd-dc56-4c5b-a1af-fb0fb1414af3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02894424-7907-4b68-bbae-7d89735e47ef
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£684,530 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£684,530 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIOUS

Further Information

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