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title: "DPS9 - Leadership & Management Training CAN"
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# DPS9 - Leadership & Management Training CAN

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4db42f4-6beb-4b14-80d4-9bcb2bc77c3d

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for Leadership & Management Training to Free to Learn Ltd, Imeta Training and Solutions Ltd, and University of Wolverhampton. The contract, valued at £2,869,692.50 GBP, involves adult and other education services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 1st February 2024 to 31st July 2026. The tender deadline was on 17th November 2023, with the award publication made on 7th May 2024.

This contract presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the education industry who can provide Leadership & Management Training services. Businesses located in the West Midlands region, particularly in Birmingham, would find this contract ideal for growth. The contract duration of 18 months allows for stable business planning and revenue opportunities. Interested businesses should align their offerings with adult education service requirements and be prepared to compete in a selective procurement process.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice to publish the decision to award contracts following evaluation of tenders submitted for the DPS9 - Leadership & Management Training call-off competition from the WMCA Adult Skills DPS. Call-Off Contracts are for a duration of 18 months, expiring on 31st July 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c591955-8b68-459d-a9bb-5e635484f19a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,869,692 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,869,692 |
| 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 | FREE TO LEARN; IMETA TRAINING AND SOLUTIONS; UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 7 May 2024 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c591955-8b68-459d-a9bb-5e635484f19a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c591955-8b68-459d-a9bb-5e635484f19a
  7th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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