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DPS7 - Employment Programmes: Service Industries - Contract Award Notice

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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15 Sep 2023 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded contracts for adult training programmes in the service industry sector through call-off DPS7 under the Adult Skills DPS. The contract, running from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026 with extension options until 31st July 2028, has a total value of £42,879,540. The procurement method used was selective, involving a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded on 27th July 2023, with the tender period closing on 2nd June 2023. The buying organisation, West Midlands Combined Authority, located in Birmingham, England, aims to increase employment opportunities in the service industry sector.

This public procurement contract presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses interested in adult and other education services catering to the service industry sector are well-suited to compete. The contract period, set to last until 31st July 2028, offers stability for businesses looking to expand in the adult training programmes space. With a total contract value of £42,879,540, this tender signifies a substantial investment by the West Midlands Combined Authority, signalling a commitment to supporting employment opportunities in the region through service industry training programs.

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Notice Title

DPS7 - Employment Programmes: Service Industries - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Notice to confirm the award of contracts against call-off DPS7 - Employment Programmes-Service Industries from the WMCA Adult Skills DPS. Contract is for the delivery of adult training programmes to enable increased employment opportunities in the service industry sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cce9d46f-69b6-4d4a-8c88-a8408335cb25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1c5299-42ae-4b5f-b0a3-5510435f92fd
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
£8,575,908 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,575,908 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 Over 5 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
William Pemberton
Contact Email
william.pemberton@wmca.org.uk
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

BACK 2 WORK COMPLETE TRAINING

BRIGHT DIRECTION TRAINING

CHALLENGE-TRG SKILLS LMITED

FREE TO LEARN

LEARNING INTO EMPLOYMENT ACADEMY

MAXIMUS UK SERVICES

PATHWAY FIRST

PILOT IMS

RELEASE POTENTIAL

TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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