---
title: "High Level Skills Capacity Evaluation.2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ace4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# High Level Skills Capacity Evaluation.2

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ace4

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "High Level Skills Capacity Evaluation.2" project. This initiative involves analysing the region's higher-level skills capacity, helping to shape the new Higher Level Skills Strategy. The procurement process was classified as "Below threshold - limited competition" and involved a limited method of procurement. The awarded contract, valued at £141,067.00 (net), was secured by Pearson Education Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. The project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy and is set to be executed from June 3, 2026, to January 14, 2029, with a potential extension to March 28, 2029. The primary delivery location is the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to research and development, particularly those focused on the education sector, to grow by participating in government evaluations and strategy developments. As a prominent project involving public authority collaboration, it is particularly suitable for large-scale companies with a proven ability to handle regional skill capacity assessments. Those seeking to establish or expand their presence in public sector contracts, especially within the educational research domain, would find the work scope advantageous. For companies intent on delivering strategic insights and contributing to regional development plans, this procurement underscores the importance of addressing higher-level skills capacity and offers expansive growth opportunities.

## Notice

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking to commission an evaluation of the higher levels skills capacity in the region, the findings of this assessment will help inform the new Higher Level Skills Strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052533-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2026 - 14 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £141,067 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEARSON EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 16:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052533-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052533-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wmca.org.uk/

## Provenance

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