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28 Mar 2024 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the Adult and other education services category. The contract, titled DPS10 - Path 2 Apprenticeships - CAN, was awarded to 7 suppliers for an initial duration until 31st January 2025, with options to extend until 31st January 2029. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 17th November 2023, and the contract period runs from 1st January 2024 to 31st January 2025, with a total contract value of £12,615,500 GBP.

This contract presents opportunities for SMEs and other businesses in the education services sector. Businesses based in the West Midlands region are well-suited to compete for this contract. The West Midlands Combined Authority awarded the contract to 7 supplier companies, providing a platform for business growth and collaboration in the delivery of apprenticeship programmes. The contract value and duration offer stability and growth potential for selected suppliers, fostering innovation and quality service provision in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DPS10 - Path 2 Apprenticeships - CAN

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice to publish the decision to award contracts following the DPS10 Path 2 Apprenticeships Programme call-off competition from the WMCA Adult Skills DPS. Contracts will be awarded to 7 suppliers for an initial duration of 12 months to 31st January 2025 with 4 x 12-month options to extend until a final expiry date of 31st January 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bc753fe-2cbb-410b-99a2-21556932a830
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe4021f-af8c-4d8f-92f1-1752c758a5e4
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,615,500 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,523,100 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-2 years
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
Postcode Area
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
7
Supplier Names

Learning Curve Group Ltd

P.T.P Training Ltd

PET-Xi Training Ltd

Pathway First Limited

SCL Education and Training Ltd

The Skills Centre London Ltd

Workpays Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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