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DPS3 - Multiply

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 May 2023 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has awarded a contract for the Multiply project aimed at improving adult numeracy aligned with vocational areas. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 6th March 2023 to 31st March 2024, extendable up to 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £7,753,136. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender closed on 30th November 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the services industry located in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. Businesses specializing in adult and other education services/providers would be well-suited to compete. The WMCA is the buying organisation, located in Birmingham. The contract aims to enhance numeracy skills for better employment prospects and further learning opportunities. Interested parties should consider the suitability requirements outlined in the tender document to participate effectively.

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Notice Title

DPS3 - Multiply

Notice Description

The WMCA have identified a need to make our adult numeracy offer more accessible and better aligned to vocational areas, in order to support greater progression into and within employment, and into further learning. Multiply will be aligned to and complement AEB provision, expanding the maths offer and testing different approaches to reaching those who would benefit from increased numeracy skills and new innovative approaches to delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e068a6c-0634-4c74-8eb5-5e89ff6f45b1
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
£1,938,284 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,938,284 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 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
5
Supplier Names

EAST BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY FORUM

IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

PET-XI TRAINING

WORKPAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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