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Construction Skills Training Services

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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24 Oct 2019 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking providers for a one-year Regional Construction Skills Training Service Contract valued at up to £1 million. This procurement process falls under the construction and education training services industry, with the contract period starting on 1st September 2019 and ending on 31st August 2020. The tender was awarded on 2nd September 2019, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure. Bidders were required to ensure participants gain sustained employment of at least 16 hours per week for a minimum of 13 weeks, with an emphasis on established employer links within the WMCA administrative area.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and employment services, particularly those with established connections to employers within the West Midlands region. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of providing tailored training programmes that meet the specific needs of the construction industry. By successfully engaging in this contract, businesses can contribute to workforce development while expanding their market presence in a growing sector.

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Notice Title

Construction Skills Training Services

Notice Description

WMCA is establishing a one year Regional Construction Skills Training Service Contract through this procurement exercise, with a total estimated value of up to PS1m. Providers will be required to recruit participants and support them to enter sustained employment, of at least 16 hours per week, for a minimum period of at least 13 weeks. Bidders must detail their existing employer links to this end, including details of the specific employers they expect to work with, with details of the genuine vacancies they have available, and their commitment to afford participants a guaranteed interview. They must confirm that these vacancies are located within the WMCA administrative area. Details of the requirement can be found in the Specification. Additional information: In order to access further information and express an interest in this opportunity, please register on our e-tendering portal (Bravo Solution) and express an interest in the following listed Project/tenders: Project Title: Project: project_280 - Construction Skills Service Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77e036cd-4007-4df9-b7bf-43c4d2bc55ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4191115-c172-493f-92e4-91452b7df8e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@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
3
Supplier Names

CTUK

STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE

TOTAL TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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