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title: "DPS7 - Employment Programmes: Service Industries - Contract Award Notice"
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# DPS7 - Employment Programmes: Service Industries - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cce9d46f-69b6-4d4a-8c88-a8408335cb25

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded contracts for adult training programmes in the service industry sector through call-off DPS7 under the Adult Skills DPS. The contract, running from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026 with extension options until 31st July 2028, has a total value of £42,879,540. The procurement method used was selective, involving a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded on 27th July 2023, with the tender period closing on 2nd June 2023. The buying organisation, West Midlands Combined Authority, located in Birmingham, England, aims to increase employment opportunities in the service industry sector.

This public procurement contract presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses interested in adult and other education services catering to the service industry sector are well-suited to compete. The contract period, set to last until 31st July 2028, offers stability for businesses looking to expand in the adult training programmes space. With a total contract value of £42,879,540, this tender signifies a substantial investment by the West Midlands Combined Authority, signalling a commitment to supporting employment opportunities in the region through service industry training programs.

## Notice

Notice to confirm the award of contracts against call-off DPS7 - Employment Programmes-Service Industries from the WMCA Adult Skills DPS. Contract is for the delivery of adult training programmes to enable increased employment opportunities in the service industry sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1c5299-42ae-4b5f-b0a3-5510435f92fd |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,575,908 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,575,908 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | BACK 2 WORK COMPLETE TRAINING; BRIGHT DIRECTION TRAINING; CHALLENGE-TRG SKILLS LMITED; FREE TO LEARN; LEARNING INTO EMPLOYMENT ACADEMY; MAXIMUS UK SERVICES; PATHWAY FIRST; PILOT IMS; RELEASE POTENTIAL; TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2023 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1c5299-42ae-4b5f-b0a3-5510435f92fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1c5299-42ae-4b5f-b0a3-5510435f92fd
  15th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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