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title: "Construction Skills Training Services"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Construction Skills Training Services

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9b779eb-6371-47a6-adbc-ba59fb28dbf7

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is conducting an open procurement process for the "Construction Skills Training Services" contract, valued at up to £1 million. This tender is aimed at providing regional construction skills training for job seekers, ensuring they achieve sustained employment for at least 16 hours per week over a minimum period of 13 weeks. The tender period ends on 31st July 2019, with the contract slated to commence on 1st September 2019 and conclude by 31st August 2020. Interested parties can find additional details in the specifications provided.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those with established links to local employers. Companies that specialise in workforce development, vocational training, or have experience in construction-related training services would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating, these businesses can contribute to meeting local employment needs while expanding their market presence within the West Midlands region.

## Notice

WMCA is establishing a one year Regional Construction Skills Training Service Contract through this procurement exercise, with a total estimated value of up to PS1m. Providers will be required to recruit participants and support them to enter sustained employment, of at least 16 hours per week, for a minimum period of at least 13 weeks. Bidders must detail their existing employer links to this end, including details of the specific employers they expect to work with, with details of the genuine vacancies they have available, and their commitment to afford participants a guaranteed interview. They must confirm that these vacancies are located within the WMCA administrative area. Details of the requirement can be found in the Specification. Additional information: In order to access further information and express an interest in this opportunity, please register on our e-tendering portal (Bravo Solution) and express an interest in the following listed Project/tenders: Project Title: Project: project_280 - Construction Skills Service Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11796aa9-893c-4d52-b874-9c4a1eeb7063 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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

- 2 Jul 2019 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11796aa9-893c-4d52-b874-9c4a1eeb7063

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11796aa9-893c-4d52-b874-9c4a1eeb7063
  2nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016.pdf
  Guidance on how to Register on our e-tendering portal, Bravo Solution
- https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to the WMCA e-tendering portal, Bravo Solution

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