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title: "DPS2 - Basic Skills - Contract Award Notice"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# DPS2 - Basic Skills - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0af50ce2-e35f-4815-a6e6-c676653dc334

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the delivery of adult learning programmes under the title "DPS2 - Basic Skills - Contract Award Notice". The procurement falls under the industry category of Adult and other education services. The contract period is from 17th July 2023 to 30th June 2026, with options to extend. The procurement method used was selective, with call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on 30th November 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the education services sector aiming to deliver tailored adult learning programmes in the West Midlands region. Businesses well-suited to compete are those offering vocational English/ESOL, Digital Skills, Mathematics, and vocational training services. The West Midlands Combined Authority is the buying organisation, located in Birmingham. The contract duration and scope provide potential for business growth and service expansion to cater to the educational needs of residents in the West Midlands region.

## Notice

The Basic Skills package requires delivery of adult learning programmes that are closely tailored to the needs of the residents, by offering not just standalone qualifications but a complete learning and support package to prepare learners for progression into a vocational Level 2 programme. The programmes will include delivery of vocational English/ESOL, Digital Skills, Mathematics, a vocational component at level 1 and a wrap-around package that may last up to 4, 8 or 12 weeks, depending on individual needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a79707-0c6a-4275-8fc4-e044c2611d71 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,170,292 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £978,885 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CECOS COMPUTING INTERNATIONAL; ENTERKEY TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2023 at 10:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a79707-0c6a-4275-8fc4-e044c2611d71
- 8 Sep 2023 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a79707-0c6a-4275-8fc4-e044c2611d71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a79707-0c6a-4275-8fc4-e044c2611d71
  18th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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