--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Skills Programmes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033d4c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033d4c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033d4c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033d4c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2022-05-23" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Skills Programmes Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033d4c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033d4c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033d4c.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), is set to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Skills Programmes. This initiative aims to enhance education and training services within the West Midlands region, with a projected value of approximately £200 million over a duration of up to ten years. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with market engagement expected to commence in July 2022. A notable on-site market engagement event is scheduled for 13th June 2022 at The Exchange, University of Birmingham. The main focus of this DPS will be to procure a variety of adult skills programmes targeted at supporting local communities and improving employment prospects. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those offering courses in adult education, vocational training, and skills development. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in upskilling, retraining, and engaging disadvantaged groups in the community will be well-suited to compete for contracts awarded through this DPS. The flexible nature of the DPS allows suppliers to join at any point and compete for individual contracts, creating an accessible pathway for a diverse range of service providers aiming to contribute to the region's skill enhancement initiatives. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 What is a Dynamic Purchasing System? A dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is a procurement tool that allows suppliers who qualify onto it to subsequently compete for contracts through further competitions. A DPS is a two-stage process. Stage One In the initial set up stage, all suppliers who meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be qualified onto the DPS. If a supplier is excluded they are not prohibited from re-applying again at a later date once they feel that they are able to meet the selection criteria. During the application process, suppliers can apply to join specific categories within the DPS. Categories reflect (at a high-level) the type of requirement the supplier can provide. Suppliers can apply to join multiple categories within the DPS to reflect their service offering. Unlike framework agreements, suppliers can apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. Stage Two Individual contracts are awarded during the second stage. In this stage, the WMCA invites all suppliers on the DPS (or the relevant category within the DPS) to bid for a specific contract or contracts (this is the call-off competition stage). The purpose of a DPS is to streamline procurement for both suppliers and the WMCA; suppliers do not have to demonstrate suitability and capability every time they wish to compete for a contract, and the award of individual call-off contracts can be quicker than under some of the other procurement procedures. 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013991-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLG3 West Midlands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 23 May 2022 at 18:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013991-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - 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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