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title: "DPS14 Construction Gateway"
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# DPS14 Construction Gateway

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ab2e3b2-ba7e-4dce-9d4c-6380608dfbd2

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the DPS14 Construction Gateway programme, aimed at providing training and job opportunities in the education and training services sector. The contract, valued at £498,292 GBP, was awarded to The Skills Centre London Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 8th March 2024, and the contract period is from 3rd June 2024 to 31st July 2025, covering the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in education and training services, to participate in delivering long-term sustainable employment opportunities in the West Midlands region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the programme aims to work with providers who have employer links and capacity to deliver successful outcomes. The focus is on offering skills training aligned with industry standards such as CSCS certification to help residents secure meaningful employment within the region.

## Notice

The core focus of the Construction Gateway is to provide residents with the skills and knowledge required through the industry standard outcomes e.g., CSCS, and work with employers who will both shape the training content and provide the job vacancies for residents to be matched into. The AEB Construction Gateway programme is seeking to secure a delivery provider who has the capability, capacity and employer links to establish this offer across the WMCA region and deliver long-term sustainable employment to those who participate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa0e037-0e67-45ab-ad99-c2ef9e8f9491 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £498,292 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £498,292 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2024 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa0e037-0e67-45ab-ad99-c2ef9e8f9491

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa0e037-0e67-45ab-ad99-c2ef9e8f9491
  19th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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