--- title: "WMCA Skills Procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba9790d3-588f-4e1d-a45b-46c58f5bd086" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba9790d3-588f-4e1d-a45b-46c58f5bd086" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba9790d3-588f-4e1d-a45b-46c58f5bd086.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba9790d3-588f-4e1d-a45b-46c58f5bd086.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2022-06-24" --- # WMCA Skills Procurement Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba9790d3-588f-4e1d-a45b-46c58f5bd086 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba9790d3-588f-4e1d-a45b-46c58f5bd086) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba9790d3-588f-4e1d-a45b-46c58f5bd086.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is currently in the planning stage for the "WMCA Skills Procurement" project, which pertains to the education and training services industry. This procurement process aims to address skills needs in the West Midlands and is anticipated to utilise a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) over a span of up to 10 years, with an estimated value of approximately £200 million. Key dates include the market engagement event on 13th June 2022 at The Exchange, University of Birmingham, with the procurement process expected to commence in July 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on adult education and training services, particularly those specialising in skills development and vocational training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, as the project aims to engage diverse service providers who can contribute to getting residents into employment, upskilling, and addressing educational deficits in disadvantaged communities across the region. ## Notice The Adult Education Budget (AEB) for the West Midlands constituent member area was devolved to WMCA for delivery from 1st August 2019. In 2022 additional skills funding has been delegated from the Department of Education (DfE) to the WMCA. This funding comprises of 'Free Courses For Jobs' and 'Technical Bootcamp' funding. We will also be receiving funding to deliver the Government's 'Multiply' programme - an adult numeracy maths focussed programme funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and in two years' time we will be commissioning the 'People and Skills' element of UKSPF as European Social Fund (ESF) ends again, providing the ability to join up the skills and training offer, reduce duplication and make sure we are reaching those communities most disadvantaged. The DPS will also be utilised to procure service providers for non-funded/ funded (devolved funding or other funding streams) Adult Skills Programmes. exercises The outsourcing exercises will be targeted at securing packages of provision that will include but not be limited to (1) getting residents into employment; (2) up skilling and re skilling residents to respond to the regional economy; (3) creating a good basic education offer up to level 2, including adult numeracy provision, capable of progressing residents to a vocational level 2 (or above) and increase numeracy skills; (4) support our communities by having a community based training offer that engages disadvantaged communities; and (5) provide any other adult skills packages required for the benefit of the West Midlands region. WMCA is proposing to launch a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for a duration of up to 10 years with a value of approximately PS200million, but the range may be subject to change during the course of the DPS. This PIN is to allow WMCA to undertake market engagement in preparation for the procurement process anticipated to commence in July 2022. Additional information: How WMCA will engage with the market? WMCA is planning to hold an On Site Market Engagement Event Date - 13th June 2022 Venue: The Exchange, University of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Birmingham Booking Instructions: To register for the event on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wmca-skills-procurement-adult-education-budget-free-courses-for-jobs-mu-tickets-344121014217 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d684aeb-f982-4ef2-b603-1bbe735fc657 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Jun 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2022 at 10:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d684aeb-f982-4ef2-b603-1bbe735fc657 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d684aeb-f982-4ef2-b603-1bbe735fc657 24th June 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wmca-skills-procurement-adult-education-budget-free-courses-for-jobs-mu-tickets-344121014217 - https://www.wmca.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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