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WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills Q1 2026

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2026 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Warwickshire County Council, involves the "WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills Q1 2026" project, primarily focused on Recruitment Services within the Education and Training industry category. The geographical focus is the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract's value amounting to GBP 318,903. Key procurement stages have progressed to the award phase, finalised on 23rd February 2029. The contract period commences on 24th February 2029 and concludes on 25th February 2029. This procurement follows a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a structured and targeted approach to sourcing suitable service providers.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in recruitment, education, and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for participation, emphasizing inclusivity and support for diverse business entities. Companies with expertise and resources in the specified industries, especially within the West Midlands area, could significantly benefit from engaging with this procurement process, potentially enhancing their market presence and contributing to regional employment initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Employability and Skills Q1 2026

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 2026. 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-b5fd17-80175dcd-1f53-4564-8401-2a74d128c340
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48734f0-ce20-4fcc-a851-71d92d83b386
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
£318,903 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£318,903 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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