---
title: "DPS6 - Higher Level Skills - Contract Award Notice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ea7765c-cebc-4573-aa33-84758cd127f4"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-09-15"
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# DPS6 - Higher Level Skills - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ea7765c-cebc-4573-aa33-84758cd127f4

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded contracts for adult learning services in higher-level skills related to priority sectors. The contract duration is from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024, with options to extend until 31st July 2026. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £36,126,516, and the tender period ended on 3rd May 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to provide adult learning services in the West Midlands. Businesses in the education services sector, particularly those offering adult and other education services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The West Midlands Combined Authority is the buying organisation, located in Birmingham, England. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to multiple suppliers.

## Notice

Notice to confirm Contracts Awarded against the DPS6 - Higher Level Skills call-off from the WMCA Adult Skills DPS. These are services contracts for the delivery of adult learning in higher level (Level 3+) skills related to priority sectors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f929ce-3ae0-43f1-865c-6504cd201149 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,042,172 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,042,172 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Supplier names | CECOS COMPUTING INTERNATIONAL; CHALLENGE-TRG SKILLS LMITED; FREE TO LEARN; HOLT GREEN TRAINING; IMETA TRAINING AND SOLUTIONS; IMPACT FUTURES TRAINING; IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES; LOCAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT; NETCOM TRAINING; P.T.P. TRAINING; REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT; RELEASE POTENTIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2023 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f929ce-3ae0-43f1-865c-6504cd201149

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f929ce-3ae0-43f1-865c-6504cd201149
  15th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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