Award

Gravity Scheme Project

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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15 Jul 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the "Gravity Scheme Project" to The 5% Club Limited. The project aims to support regional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to employ young people in earn-to-learn programmes. The contract is valued at GBP 99,600 and runs from June 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, with a single tender procurement method. The project is located in the West Midlands region and falls under the main procurement category of business development consultancy services.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in business development consultancy services, to engage with the West Midlands Combined Authority and The 5% Club Limited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations focused on supporting vocational training and young employment are well-suited to compete for potential future procurement opportunities in a similar domain. The project's emphasis on SME support and youth employment aligns with businesses dedicated to fostering community growth and economic opportunities in the region.

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Notice Title

Gravity Scheme Project

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice to publish the award of a contract to The 5% Club to run the tailored "Gravity Scheme" project (including employer audits and consultancy services) to support regional small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The programme will focus on SME's seeking to employ young people in earn-to-learn programmes, running from 2024 through to 31st March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71d3d479-bf17-4489-860f-1534a0dd6c55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69849806-dedb-4a51-916a-d2fdef1f2883
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
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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
1
Supplier Name

THE 5% CLUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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