Tender

Construction Skills Training Services

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

02 Jul 2019 at 08:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is conducting an open procurement process for the "Construction Skills Training Services" contract, valued at up to £1 million. This tender is aimed at providing regional construction skills training for job seekers, ensuring they achieve sustained employment for at least 16 hours per week over a minimum period of 13 weeks. The tender period ends on 31st July 2019, with the contract slated to commence on 1st September 2019 and conclude by 31st August 2020. Interested parties can find additional details in the specifications provided.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those with established links to local employers. Companies that specialise in workforce development, vocational training, or have experience in construction-related training services would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating, these businesses can contribute to meeting local employment needs while expanding their market presence within the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction Skills Training Services

Notice Description

WMCA is establishing a one year Regional Construction Skills Training Service Contract through this procurement exercise, with a total estimated value of up to PS1m. Providers will be required to recruit participants and support them to enter sustained employment, of at least 16 hours per week, for a minimum period of at least 13 weeks. Bidders must detail their existing employer links to this end, including details of the specific employers they expect to work with, with details of the genuine vacancies they have available, and their commitment to afford participants a guaranteed interview. They must confirm that these vacancies are located within the WMCA administrative area. Details of the requirement can be found in the Specification. Additional information: In order to access further information and express an interest in this opportunity, please register on our e-tendering portal (Bravo Solution) and express an interest in the following listed Project/tenders: Project Title: Project: project_280 - Construction Skills Service Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9b779eb-6371-47a6-adbc-ba59fb28dbf7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11796aa9-893c-4d52-b874-9c4a1eeb7063
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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