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Skills Training Service Contract - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

West Midlands Combined Authority

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05 Jul 2022 at 18:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is launching a Skills Training Service Contract through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), with a total value of £1 billion. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an invitation to submit Expressions of Interest issued on 5th July 2022, and the deadline for tender submissions set for 5th August 2022. This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category and aims to enhance skill provision across the region, offering opportunities for various Local Authorities to participate in future service deliveries.

This initiative presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with capabilities to provide innovative skills programmes that respond to labour market demands. Businesses with the appropriate accreditations and a solid track record in delivering impactful training services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, participatory and adaptable providers that can navigate funding diversifications and potential contract variations will find this tender appealing as WMCA aims to build capacity for a responsive skills training landscape in the West Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills Training Service Contract - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

The Adult Education Budget (AEB) for the West Midlands constituent member area was devolved to the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) for delivery from 1st August 2019. In 2022 additional skills funding has been delegated from the Department of Education (DfE) to the WMCA. The aim is to secure packages of service provision. WMCA is proposing to launch a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a duration of up to 10 years. The DPS will also be utilised to procure service providers for non-funded/ funded (devolved funding or other funding streams) Adult Skills Programmes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Market Engagement Event was held on the 13th June. Link to the Video and the Q&A is https://beta.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/productivity-and-skills/adult-education-budget/ Presentation https://beta.wmca.org.uk/media/k3nj4tb3/wmca-skills-procurement-13th-june-presentation-004-final-version.pdf event notes https://beta.wmca.org.uk/media/rumnbwet/event-notes-13-06-22-am-pm-finalised.pdf A further online virtual event took place on the 1st July 2022 - https://youtu.be/JK6g-ZOSDXM https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013991-2022 WMCA have opted to use a dynamic purchasing system as the procurement method for delivering their contracts. This is because it will allow the flexibility to deliver skills provision now and in the future. WMCA is seeking to build capacity to deliver a wider package of skills provision to support its residents build the skills employers need. We are seeking to secure new innovative provision which will align with the developments in the job market, ensuring there is a responsive and flexible training and skills offer which can respond to market shifts and by strengthening the current training offer and approaches. This procurement route will enable the WMCA to procure services relating to any future funded Adult Skills/Education programmes and respond flexibly to skills and training needs in the region. Additional information: This DPS will be available to be used by the following : Constituent Local Authorities Birmingham Coventry Dudley Sandwell Solihull Walsall Wolverhampton Non-constituent Local Authorities Cannock Chase North Warwickshire Nuneaton and Bedworth Redditch Rugby Shropshire Stratford-on-Avon Tamworth Telford and Wrekin Warwickshire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034e9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018419-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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

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