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Tech WM Hiring Consortium

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract titled "Tech WM Hiring Consortium," classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). This procurement process, conducted through a single tender action, aims to identify and test an alternative hiring mechanism via a consortium model. The contract is valued at £40,000 and spans from 1st August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with the award formally announced on 31st July 2024. The delivery region is the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the tender process included provisions suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and human resources to collaborate and demonstrate innovative hiring solutions. Companies, especially SMEs and VCSEs, with expertise in developing and managing hiring consortia or alternative recruitment models are well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future. The partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority, a prominent regional governance body, could also enhance business credibility and open doors to further public sector procurement opportunities within the region.

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Notice Title

Tech WM Hiring Consortium

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice to publish the decision to award a contract to identify and test an alternative hiring mechanism through a hiring consortium model. The contract has been awarded as a Single Tender Action.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88fa29a8-60fc-45bf-8f21-cda88db4b88e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22582225-ffb7-40ce-b69f-e8887ecf2c15
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 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
Will Pemberton
Contact Email
william.pemberton@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0121 200 2787

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

BIRMINGHAM TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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