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title: "DPS15 - Adult Skills Consortium Lead - Contract Award Notice"
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# DPS15 - Adult Skills Consortium Lead - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69fc5fe7-e8a4-44c8-9ce0-76c9410020a2

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for Adult Skills Consortium Lead under the WMCA Adult Skills DPS. The contract duration is for 13 months with optional extensions up to 31st July 2029. The aim is to provide a managed service to enhance job opportunities and in-work progression for WMCA residents through a consortium approach. This opportunity falls under the category of Adult and other education services, with a contract value of £15,000,000.

This procurement process was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 3rd May 2024, and the contract period is from 1st July 2024 to 31st July 2025. This opportunity is suited for businesses that can provide high-quality skills training and support transitions into sustainable employment. Businesses in the education services sector, especially those focused on adult education and training, are well-suited to compete and grow through this tender.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice to publish the decision to award a call-off contract under the WMCA Adult Skills DPS for the DPS15 - Adult Skills Consortium Lead call-off. Contract will be awarded for 13 months with 4 x 12-month options to extend to a final potential expiry date of 31st July 2029. the WMCA is seeking to secure the services of a lead organisation that will provide a managed service to leverage jobs and in-work progression outcomes for WMCA residents through a consortium approach. The skills training offer that the lead organisation secures will be responsive, flexible and of high quality, and provide transitional support into sustainable employment leading to further skills progression.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be3e0138-2844-472d-b33f-3141862e20ef |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | LEARNING CURVE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2024 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be3e0138-2844-472d-b33f-3141862e20ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be3e0138-2844-472d-b33f-3141862e20ef
  12th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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