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title: "DPS10 - Path 2 Apprenticeships - CAN"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# DPS10 - Path 2 Apprenticeships - CAN

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bc753fe-2cbb-410b-99a2-21556932a830

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the Adult and other education services category. The contract, titled DPS10 - Path 2 Apprenticeships - CAN, was awarded to 7 suppliers for an initial duration until 31st January 2025, with options to extend until 31st January 2029. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 17th November 2023, and the contract period runs from 1st January 2024 to 31st January 2025, with a total contract value of £12,615,500 GBP.

This contract presents opportunities for SMEs and other businesses in the education services sector. Businesses based in the West Midlands region are well-suited to compete for this contract. The West Midlands Combined Authority awarded the contract to 7 supplier companies, providing a platform for business growth and collaboration in the delivery of apprenticeship programmes. The contract value and duration offer stability and growth potential for selected suppliers, fostering innovation and quality service provision in the region.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice to publish the decision to award contracts following the DPS10 Path 2 Apprenticeships Programme call-off competition from the WMCA Adult Skills DPS. Contracts will be awarded to 7 suppliers for an initial duration of 12 months to 31st January 2025 with 4 x 12-month options to extend until a final expiry date of 31st January 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe4021f-af8c-4d8f-92f1-1752c758a5e4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,615,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,523,100 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | LEARNING CURVE GROUP; P.T.P TRAINING; PATHWAY FIRST; PET-XI TRAINING; SCL EDUCATION AND TRAINING; THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON; WORKPAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe4021f-af8c-4d8f-92f1-1752c758a5e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe4021f-af8c-4d8f-92f1-1752c758a5e4
  28th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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