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DPS15 - Adult Skills Consortium Lead - Contract Award Notice

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Jul 2024 at 15:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for Adult Skills Consortium Lead under the WMCA Adult Skills DPS. The contract duration is for 13 months with optional extensions up to 31st July 2029. The aim is to provide a managed service to enhance job opportunities and in-work progression for WMCA residents through a consortium approach. This opportunity falls under the category of Adult and other education services, with a contract value of £15,000,000.

This procurement process was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 3rd May 2024, and the contract period is from 1st July 2024 to 31st July 2025. This opportunity is suited for businesses that can provide high-quality skills training and support transitions into sustainable employment. Businesses in the education services sector, especially those focused on adult education and training, are well-suited to compete and grow through this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DPS15 - Adult Skills Consortium Lead - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice to publish the decision to award a call-off contract under the WMCA Adult Skills DPS for the DPS15 - Adult Skills Consortium Lead call-off. Contract will be awarded for 13 months with 4 x 12-month options to extend to a final potential expiry date of 31st July 2029. the WMCA is seeking to secure the services of a lead organisation that will provide a managed service to leverage jobs and in-work progression outcomes for WMCA residents through a consortium approach. The skills training offer that the lead organisation secures will be responsive, flexible and of high quality, and provide transitional support into sustainable employment leading to further skills progression.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be3e0138-2844-472d-b33f-3141862e20ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Will Pemberton
Contact Email
william.pemberton@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

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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