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title: "DPS8 - Create Central Skills Accelerator Contract Award Notice"
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# DPS8 - Create Central Skills Accelerator Contract Award Notice

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38fe8264-3020-4797-a8aa-94b2a887bb2f

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded contracts for 3 flexible training programmes in the Creative Content Sector to enhance employment opportunities for underrepresented groups in the West Midlands screen industries. The training programmes aim to empower below-the-line production crew members. The contract duration is from 1st December 2023 to 31st March 2026, with extensions possible. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is £2,490,600 and falls under the category of adult and other education services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector looking to engage in initiatives promoting diversity and skill development within the screen industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The West Midlands location of the contract offers a strategic advantage for local businesses. The contract period allows for long-term engagement and potential growth through service delivery and innovation.

## Notice

The notice is to confirm the award of contracts to deliver 3 flexible training programmes for the Creative Content Sector. These programmes are: Rock Up Ready: TV and Film Career Launchpad TV & Film Fusion: Mastering the Art of Scripted and Unscripted TV & Film Careers Step up to HOD: Empowering Future Department Heads in the TV & Film Industry The overall aim of the above training programmes is to increase opportunities for employment of below-the-line production crew from underrepresented groups into the West Midlands screen industries. The training providers will form part of a network of suppliers led by Create Central to achieve this aim.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa360f9d-1b10-449c-a75c-d04ed70c26a8 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,490,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,490,600 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY; MISSION ACCOMPLISHED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2023 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa360f9d-1b10-449c-a75c-d04ed70c26a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa360f9d-1b10-449c-a75c-d04ed70c26a8
  22nd December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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