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DPS12 - Foundation Skills Programme - Contract Award Notice

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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31 May 2024 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has awarded contracts to 3 training providers under the DPS12 - Foundation Skills Programme call-off competition. The procurement stage was selective, with contracts awarded for an initial end date of 31/07/2025, extendable up to a final expiry date of 31/07/2029. The procurement aims to improve educational offers for residents with no or low-level qualifications, aligning with sector plans and labour market needs in the Adult and other education services category. The tender period ended on 26th January 2024, and the contract period spans from 1st June 2024 to 31st July 2029.

This contract presents growth opportunities for training providers focusing on education services, particularly those with expertise in adult education programmes. The WMCA's emphasis on residents' progression to Level 2 provision aligns with the broader objective of upskilling the workforce to meet local labour market demands. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate in this competitive procurement process, which involves call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The location of service delivery is primarily within the West Midlands region, offering local businesses a chance to engage with the WMCA's educational initiatives aimed at enhancing residents' qualifications and employability.

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Notice Title

DPS12 - Foundation Skills Programme - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

WMCA is seeking to secure a good quality, rounded educational offer with a focus on residents with no or low-level qualifications and in employment, to progress them to Level 2 provision that is aligned with our sector plans and labour market need. This Contract Award Notice notifies of the award of contracts to 3 training providers following the DPS12 - Foundation Skills Programme call-off competition under the WMCA Adult Skills DPS. Contracts are awarded with an initial end date of 31/07/2025, with 4 x 12-month options to extend to a final expiry date of 31/07/2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bf861ac-0f61-4dd7-a2e3-d28826a27ac0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£11,960,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,392,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 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
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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
3
Supplier Names

EAST BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY FORUM

TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL

WORKPAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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