Planning

WMCA Skills Procurement

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

24 Jun 2022 at 10:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is currently in the planning stage for the "WMCA Skills Procurement" project, which pertains to the education and training services industry. This procurement process aims to address skills needs in the West Midlands and is anticipated to utilise a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) over a span of up to 10 years, with an estimated value of approximately £200 million. Key dates include the market engagement event on 13th June 2022 at The Exchange, University of Birmingham, with the procurement process expected to commence in July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on adult education and training services, particularly those specialising in skills development and vocational training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, as the project aims to engage diverse service providers who can contribute to getting residents into employment, upskilling, and addressing educational deficits in disadvantaged communities across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WMCA Skills Procurement

Notice Description

The Adult Education Budget (AEB) for the West Midlands constituent member area was devolved to WMCA for delivery from 1st August 2019. In 2022 additional skills funding has been delegated from the Department of Education (DfE) to the WMCA. This funding comprises of 'Free Courses For Jobs' and 'Technical Bootcamp' funding. We will also be receiving funding to deliver the Government's 'Multiply' programme - an adult numeracy maths focussed programme funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and in two years' time we will be commissioning the 'People and Skills' element of UKSPF as European Social Fund (ESF) ends again, providing the ability to join up the skills and training offer, reduce duplication and make sure we are reaching those communities most disadvantaged. The DPS will also be utilised to procure service providers for non-funded/ funded (devolved funding or other funding streams) Adult Skills Programmes. exercises The outsourcing exercises will be targeted at securing packages of provision that will include but not be limited to (1) getting residents into employment; (2) up skilling and re skilling residents to respond to the regional economy; (3) creating a good basic education offer up to level 2, including adult numeracy provision, capable of progressing residents to a vocational level 2 (or above) and increase numeracy skills; (4) support our communities by having a community based training offer that engages disadvantaged communities; and (5) provide any other adult skills packages required for the benefit of the West Midlands region. WMCA is proposing to launch a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for a duration of up to 10 years with a value of approximately PS200million, but the range may be subject to change during the course of the DPS. This PIN is to allow WMCA to undertake market engagement in preparation for the procurement process anticipated to commence in July 2022. Additional information: How WMCA will engage with the market? WMCA is planning to hold an On Site Market Engagement Event Date - 13th June 2022 Venue: The Exchange, University of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Birmingham Booking Instructions: To register for the event on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wmca-skills-procurement-adult-education-budget-free-courses-for-jobs-mu-tickets-344121014217

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba9790d3-588f-4e1d-a45b-46c58f5bd086
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d684aeb-f982-4ef2-b603-1bbe735fc657
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
josie.medforth@place-group.com
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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