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Careers Hub Employer Engagement Project (Teacher Encounters)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Jan 2025 at 08:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority, located in Birmingham, England, has completed a procurement process for the "Careers Hub Employer Engagement Project (Teacher Encounters)" under the career guidance services category (CPV code 79634000). The project, valued at £28,835, was carried out using a competitive quotation method below threshold and spans from January 16, 2025, to July 31, 2025. The procurement process, in its award stage, requires the winning bidder, SIPS Education (Sandwell Inspired Partnership Services), to engage new and existing employers to provide opportunities for young people and educational staff across various sectors in the West Midlands. Key responsibilities include generating leads, organizing sector engagement events, and promoting apprenticeship and vocational training opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses to enhance their visibility and engage with the education sector in the West Midlands. SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those within priority sectors of the West Midlands, are well-suited to compete in such projects. By participating, businesses can foster new relationships, expand their outreach to young talent, and contribute to local workforce development. Additionally, acting as ambassadors for the Careers Hub, these businesses can leverage this platform to build their brand and integrate their expertise into educational curricula, thereby supporting the region's economic growth while fulfilling corporate social responsibility objectives.

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Notice Title

Careers Hub Employer Engagement Project (Teacher Encounters)

Notice Description

Careers Hub Employer Engagement Project (Teacher Encounters) 30 week project (January 2025 - July 2025) The main responsibilities include: Employer Relationships Generate new employer leads and build on existing employer contacts within WMCA region. Support and encourage a range of employers from different sectors to provide opportunities for young people and education staff, for example through the campaigns such as e.g. give an hour, teacher encounters, Enterprise Advisers. Working closely with Hub Leads ensure completion and regular review of the Employer Standards self-assessment tool with new employers you recruit. Recruit Employers who can provide employer encounters for young people/teachers across a wide range of sectors especially those from WMCA Priority Sectors and make referrals into Operational Hub Leads Act as an ambassador for the WMCA including raising the profile of the Careers Hub through utilising existing communication and marketing channels to engage with key local employers. Ensure that employers are aware of all options for them to engage with the Careers Hubs and local Schools/Colleges Promote opportunities for employers to engage with local careers hubs to create opportunities for young people to hear about apprenticeships, technical and vocational training. Recruit employers who are willing to provide employer encounters for teachers from across WMCA region, set up, create, and run the events for teachers to attend, work with comms and Careers Hub Leads to ensure that the opportunities are well attended. Ensure that CEC process in terms of registration and evaluation are followed and completed fully. Organise and deliver at least one event for employer/teachers which showcases a min of 6 different sectors and provides teachers and young people 16+ with the opportunity to learn about the sectors and business. For the teachers ensure that an additional workshop is provided to demonstrate how to embed the world of work into the curriculum, ensure all administration, registration and evaluation procedures are followed. Enterprise Advisers Support the Careers Hubs to recruit Enterprise Advisers (EAs), encouraging diversity in recruitment and tracking the diverse and inclusive representation of local sectors and make employer referrals into the Operational Careers Hub Leads.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfac695b-6e6d-49bd-a2e9-75750801ae0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95112e88-32e4-4689-9c1c-5075e3c0661a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,835 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,835 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIPS EDUCATION (SANDWELL INSPIRED PARTNERSHIP SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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