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title: "DPS12 - Foundation Skills Programme - Contract Award Notice"
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# DPS12 - Foundation Skills Programme - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7a4dbe4-8a92-446a-a365-a0fd113555d6

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has awarded contracts to 3 training providers under the DPS12 - Foundation Skills Programme call-off competition. The procurement stage was selective, with contracts awarded for an initial end date of 31/07/2025, extendable up to a final expiry date of 31/07/2029. The procurement aims to improve educational offers for residents with no or low-level qualifications, aligning with sector plans and labour market needs in the Adult and other education services category. The tender period ended on 26th January 2024, and the contract period spans from 1st June 2024 to 31st July 2029.

This contract presents growth opportunities for training providers focusing on education services, particularly those with expertise in adult education programmes. The WMCA's emphasis on residents' progression to Level 2 provision aligns with the broader objective of upskilling the workforce to meet local labour market demands. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate in this competitive procurement process, which involves call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The location of service delivery is primarily within the West Midlands region, offering local businesses a chance to engage with the WMCA's educational initiatives aimed at enhancing residents' qualifications and employability.

## Notice

WMCA is seeking to secure a good quality, rounded educational offer with a focus on residents with no or low-level qualifications and in employment, to progress them to Level 2 provision that is aligned with our sector plans and labour market need. This Contract Award Notice notifies of the award of contracts to 3 training providers following the DPS12 - Foundation Skills Programme call-off competition under the WMCA Adult Skills DPS. Contracts are awarded with an initial end date of 31/07/2025, with 4 x 12-month options to extend to a final expiry date of 31/07/2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bf861ac-0f61-4dd7-a2e3-d28826a27ac0 |
| 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 | 31 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,960,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,392,000 |
| 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 | EAST BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY FORUM; TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL; WORKPAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 31 May 2024 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bf861ac-0f61-4dd7-a2e3-d28826a27ac0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bf861ac-0f61-4dd7-a2e3-d28826a27ac0
  31st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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