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title: "Construction Skills Training Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Construction Skills Training Services

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77e036cd-4007-4df9-b7bf-43c4d2bc55ff

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking providers for a one-year Regional Construction Skills Training Service Contract valued at up to £1 million. This procurement process falls under the construction and education training services industry, with the contract period starting on 1st September 2019 and ending on 31st August 2020. The tender was awarded on 2nd September 2019, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure. Bidders were required to ensure participants gain sustained employment of at least 16 hours per week for a minimum of 13 weeks, with an emphasis on established employer links within the WMCA administrative area.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and employment services, particularly those with established connections to employers within the West Midlands region. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of providing tailored training programmes that meet the specific needs of the construction industry. By successfully engaging in this contract, businesses can contribute to workforce development while expanding their market presence in a growing sector.

## Notice

WMCA is establishing a one year Regional Construction Skills Training Service Contract through this procurement exercise, with a total estimated value of up to PS1m. Providers will be required to recruit participants and support them to enter sustained employment, of at least 16 hours per week, for a minimum period of at least 13 weeks. Bidders must detail their existing employer links to this end, including details of the specific employers they expect to work with, with details of the genuine vacancies they have available, and their commitment to afford participants a guaranteed interview. They must confirm that these vacancies are located within the WMCA administrative area. Details of the requirement can be found in the Specification. Additional information: In order to access further information and express an interest in this opportunity, please register on our e-tendering portal (Bravo Solution) and express an interest in the following listed Project/tenders: Project Title: Project: project_280 - Construction Skills Service Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4191115-c172-493f-92e4-91452b7df8e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | CTUK; STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE; TOTAL TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2019 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4191115-c172-493f-92e4-91452b7df8e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4191115-c172-493f-92e4-91452b7df8e3
  24th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016.pdf
  Guidance on how to Register on our e-tendering portal, Bravo Solution
- https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to the WMCA e-tendering portal, Bravo Solution

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