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title: "Gravity Scheme Project"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-07-15"
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# Gravity Scheme Project

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71d3d479-bf17-4489-860f-1534a0dd6c55

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the "Gravity Scheme Project" to The 5% Club Limited. The project aims to support regional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to employ young people in earn-to-learn programmes. The contract is valued at GBP 99,600 and runs from June 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, with a single tender procurement method. The project is located in the West Midlands region and falls under the main procurement category of business development consultancy services.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in business development consultancy services, to engage with the West Midlands Combined Authority and The 5% Club Limited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations focused on supporting vocational training and young employment are well-suited to compete for potential future procurement opportunities in a similar domain. The project's emphasis on SME support and youth employment aligns with businesses dedicated to fostering community growth and economic opportunities in the region.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice to publish the award of a contract to The 5% Club to run the tailored "Gravity Scheme" project (including employer audits and consultancy services) to support regional small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The programme will focus on SME's seeking to employ young people in earn-to-learn programmes, running from 2024 through to 31st March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69849806-dedb-4a51-916a-d2fdef1f2883 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,600 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE 5% CLUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69849806-dedb-4a51-916a-d2fdef1f2883

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69849806-dedb-4a51-916a-d2fdef1f2883
  15th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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