Tender

Regional Construction Skills Framework

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

21 Nov 2018 at 18:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is conducting a tender process for the "Regional Construction Skills Framework," aimed at establishing a £7.5 million training framework to provide employment and training services over the next four years, starting from 1st January 2019. This initiative is designed to support unemployed and socially disadvantaged individuals in the West Midlands in securing employment within the construction industry. The tender period concludes on 4th December 2018, and the procurement method is an open procedure, which allows for a broad range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those focused on construction skills and social inclusion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the buying organisation seeks to engage with suppliers that can deliver innovative solutions to enhance the employability of local residents. Businesses that align with the objectives of the Construction Skills Job Access Programme and can participate in mini-competitions within this framework will find this a viable opportunity for growth and partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regional Construction Skills Framework

Notice Description

WMCA is establishing a PS7.5m Regional Construction Skills Training Framework through this procurement exercise, through which it intends to purchase employment and training services over the next 4 years from 1st January 2019, through a variety of mini-competitions. The Framework has been established to support unemployed and socially disadvantaged residents from the West Midlands to enter employment in the construction sector. The below value of the framework is based on known funding at the time of publishing this Framework opportunity. There may be additional funding received for Constructions Skills during the life of this 4 year agreement and where appropriate this funding will be spent via the call off from the framework. The Invitation to Tender ("ITT") includes entry to the Regional Construction Skills Training Framework which will run concurrently with a call for mini-competition Construction Skills Job Access Programme. Interested suppliers should register their interest in on our Bravo Solution Portal by expressing an interest in the following listed tender: Project: project_226 - Regional Construction Skills Framework The below ITTs are included within this opportunity. ITT: itt_578 - Regional Construction Skills ITT (FRAMEWORK ENTRY) ITT: itt_579 - Regional Construction Skills (MINI COMPETITION): Job Access Programme Responses to the FRAMEWORK ENTRY ITT are mandatory and must be completed in order to be considered as part of the framework. Please see the ITT letter within the Bravo for information. A meet the buyer event will take place between 1:00-3:00 pm on Friday the 30th November at: The Studio, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP It is essential that all bidders who intend to attend the event register through the following Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wmca-meet-the-buyer-construction-skills-tickets-52675112680 Other Key links: E-tendering portal Supplier Registration Guidance: https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016.pdf For general information about the WMCA Procurement Team please visit: https://www.wmca.org.uk/procurement Additional information: In order to access further information and express an interest in this opportunity, please register on our e-tendering portal (Bravo Solution) and express an interest in the following listed Project/tenders: Project: project_226 - Regional Construction Skills Framework The below ITTs are included within this opportunity. ITT: itt_578 - Regional Construction Skills ITT (FRAMEWORK ENTRY) ITT: itt_579 - Regional Construction Skills (MINI COMPETITION): Job Access Programme Responses to the FRAMEWORK ENTRY ITT are mandatory and must be completed in order to be considered as part of the framework. Please see the ITT letter within the Bravo for information. Please submit any clarification questions via the message facility of the Bravo Solution Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bceac9b3-fe69-4d00-8020-0e4f15eef876
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0227ed8-8f59-4038-b63c-35893db9c7bf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
21 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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