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DEVELOPMENT OF THE WEST MIDLANDS ADULT LEARNING AWARDS 2025-2026 - CAN

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Feb 2025 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the "Development of the West Midlands Adult Learning Awards 2025-2026." The contract falls under the event services industry category (CPV 79952000) and is to be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted via a competitive quotation process, culminated with the awarding of the contract on 28 January 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 59,497.5, starts on 1 December 2024 and ends on 31 August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the event services sector, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs with a background in developing, delivering, and promoting large-scale award events. The tightly-defined scope and finish date provide a clear, time-bound opportunity for such businesses to showcase their capabilities within the public sector and establish long-term relationships with the West Midlands Combined Authority for future initiatives.

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Notice Title

DEVELOPMENT OF THE WEST MIDLANDS ADULT LEARNING AWARDS 2025-2026 - CAN

Notice Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority is looking to commission a supplier with relevant experience to lead the development, delivery and promotion of the 2025 and 2026 West Midlands Adult Learning Awards. The contract was awarded via a competitive quotation process and has an end date of 31st August 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d526f2a5-98db-43d0-840c-b2a06ebe3ad5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e369ba3-1748-4d84-9855-f04000c8da4e
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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,497 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,497 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 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
Will 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
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL LEARNING AND WORK INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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