--- title: "SWAP Consortium" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-307fd080-89b0-4b62-a317-33cc04bc0637" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-307fd080-89b0-4b62-a317-33cc04bc0637" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-307fd080-89b0-4b62-a317-33cc04bc0637.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-307fd080-89b0-4b62-a317-33cc04bc0637.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2021-06-16" --- # SWAP Consortium Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-307fd080-89b0-4b62-a317-33cc04bc0637 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-307fd080-89b0-4b62-a317-33cc04bc0637) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-307fd080-89b0-4b62-a317-33cc04bc0637.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is currently conducting a tender process titled "SWAP Consortium," aimed at appointing a Lead organisation for the Sector Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP). This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category and is based in the West Midlands, England. The active tender period concludes on 28th June 2021, with a total contract value of £9 million available over a three-year term, beginning on 3rd October 2021. The procurement method being employed is selective, specifically through a competitive dialogue process, which allows for dynamic interaction with potential providers. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in training and educational services, to collaborate in improving job outcomes for WMCA residents. With a minimum job outcome target of 65% within 13 weeks, successful bidders will play a crucial role in addressing local employment challenges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the scope of the programme is likely to benefit diverse organisations capable of forming a consortium to deliver effective training solutions. The potential for in-year investment based on performance further underscores the dynamic growth prospects for engaged businesses. ## Notice Through this tender exercise the WMCA is seeking to appoint a Sector Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) Lead organisation to develop a SWAP consortium of providers who will deliver the provision across the area for WMCA residents in line with our SWAP ambition. The SWAP Lead will develop a service where its provider members will bring forward applications, underpinned by agreement with the employer, setting out a training plan and the number of the jobs available delivering a job outcome rate of a minimum 65% at 13 weeks.The WMCA will make available PS3m on annual basis over a 3-year period which means that the total investment is up to PS9m. Contracts will be extended on annual basis subject to performance. Further in-year investment in the SWAP Consortium could take place based on performance. There is a virtual Q/A Session scheduled for 3pm, Tuesday 22nd June, see the PQQ Letter for more details. Link to tender documents can be found as follows:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/schoolsbuyingclub Additional information: Please find link to find a tender publication as follows:- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013413-2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a225915-4864-413f-8a0d-95ff86ad2046 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2021 - 2 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2021 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a225915-4864-413f-8a0d-95ff86ad2046 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a225915-4864-413f-8a0d-95ff86ad2046 16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013413-2021 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/schoolsbuyingclub ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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