Award

Construction Sector New Entrant Mentoring

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2023 at 08:49

Award Notice
Tender

28 Oct 2022 at 14:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of in-work employment mentoring support to new starters in the construction sector. The contract falls under the industrial training services category and has a total value of £265,255. The procurement method used was a restricted competition under the Light Touch Regime. The contract period runs from January 9, 2023, to August 31, 2025. The procurement stage was completed on January 12, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those involved in industrial training services, to participate in a restricted competition under the Light Touch Regime. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract. The location of the contract is in the West Midlands region, specifically in Birmingham, England. Businesses looking to grow in the construction sector could benefit from engaging in this tender process as it offers the chance to provide valuable support to new entrants in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction Sector New Entrant Mentoring

Notice Description

The delivery of in-work employment mentoring support for new starters to the construction sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f905c44-789b-4082-a41b-669d8dcdf1a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9a6dc7-92ac-4f56-8a77-d1459ceba3b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted Competition under Light Touch Regime
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80531100 - Industrial training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£265,255 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£265,255 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2023 - 31 Aug 2025 2-3 years
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
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
2
Supplier Names

RMF CONSTRUCTION TRAINING ACADEMY

THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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