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LEADING EXCELLENCE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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13 Jul 2018 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service conducted a procurement process for the "Leading Excellence Apprenticeship Programme" under the management training services category, with a contract estimated at £450,000. The procurement utilised a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract was awarded to Encompass Consultancy Limited on 18 June 2018. The contract, covering a 24-month training programme starting from 1 September 2018, has options for two extensions for courses in September 2019 and September 2020. The tender period concluded on 18 May 2018, meaning all proposals had to be submitted by that date.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in training and educational services, particularly those that focus on apprenticeship schemes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their expertise in management training and their capacity to deliver tailored educational programmes. Companies that can effectively collaborate with public sector organisations and demonstrate a capacity for high-quality training delivery will be especially competitive in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LEADING EXCELLENCE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority ("the Authority") is conducting this procurement using the Procurement Hub's Apprenticeship Dynamic Purchasing System for the purpose of procuring the services described in the Specification. The requirement is for a Training Provider to work with the Authority and their Training Consultants to deliver Level 5 Apprenticeship in Operations/Departmental Manager. Contract awarded for one 24 month course with options to extend for two further courses commencing September 2019 and September 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa380791-a97e-4de4-af88-2307ff606f46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad54a8a3-9110-45b3-ba68-35561b9bf32a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 2-3 years
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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENCOMPASS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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