Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Combined Authority
16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B19 3SD
Telephone
+44 3453036760
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Adult Education Budget Service Contract 1
Reference number
01762-2018
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
From the 2019/20 academic year, the WMCA will take responsibility for the region's Adult Education Budget (AEB) and how it is delivered supporting eligible adult learners. The AEB is a key enabler of inclusive growth through the improvement of the qualification levels and skills of our adult residents. Our focus with the AEB is to address key issues including tackling unemployment amongst young people and creating more grass-roots provision to better engage hard to reach communities. We also want to ensure that AEB provision can be targeted to address the needs of key target groups such as care leavers and those over the age of 50. Finally, there are challenges for those residents in work and in low pay who struggle to re-train to access opportunities in our priority sectors including automotive/advanced manufacturing, business and professional services, construction and digital that we will use AEB to support. This service relates to the provision of adult education training services.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £8,955,593.19
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support for the Unemployed
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of Adult Education Services - Lot 1 includes:
• general AEB qualifications focussed on tackling unemployment especially but not exclusively amongst young people
• Grass-roots delivery to better engage hard-to-reach communities and support priority groups (including care leavers and homeless)
• Sector Based Work Academies including flexible funding models for work experience
• Entitlement provision at all levels
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is for 6 months, with an option to extend for a further 6 months (12 months total).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
European Social Fund
two.2.14) Additional information
Funding awarded through the AEB commissioning process is classified as being clean in terms of being able to be matched with EU structural investment funds (e.g. ESF). Organisations commissioned to deliver AEB-funded provision must not endeavour to independently match AEB funding to any other funding stream without the express and complicit consent of the WMCA.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support for those already in employment
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of Adult Education Services - Lot 2 includes:
• AEB qualifications delivered flexibly so those working can access them outside of work
• Re-training to improve the skills of low-paid and low-skilled workforce
• Increased delivery in key sectors - Level 3 qualifications in digital, engineering and construction offered in flexible ways with funding subsidies
• Pre-apprenticeship provision that supports the uptake of Apprenticeships
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is for 6 months, with an option to extend for a further 6 months (12 months total).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
European Social Fund
two.2.14) Additional information
Funding awarded through the AEB commissioning process is classified as being clean in terms of being able to be matched with EU structural investment funds (e.g. ESF). Organisations commissioned to deliver AEB-funded provision must not endeavour to independently match AEB funding to any other funding stream without the express and complicit consent of the WMCA.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Innovative Delivery
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of Adult Education Services - Lot 3 includes:
Innovative project and pilot-based approaches to respond to needs within the seven constituent local authority areas of the WMCA. Lot 3 provides greater flexibility but providers must ensure that the bid meets the overall ambitions of our adult offer and Regional Skills Plan (RSP).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is for 6 months, with an option to extend for a further 6 months (12 months total).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
European Social Fund
two.2.14) Additional information
Funding awarded through the AEB commissioning process is classified as being clean in terms of being able to be matched with EU structural investment funds (e.g. ESF). Organisations commissioned to deliver AEB-funded provision must not endeavour to independently match AEB funding to any other funding stream without the express and complicit consent of the WMCA.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- New works/services, constituting a repetition of existing works/services
Explanation:
This contract provides Adult Education Skills and Training throughout the West Midlands Combined Authority area.
The impact of the pandemic has been unprecedented and widespread across our residents communities, and businesses and we are currently experiencing a challenging economic picture. Employment is flat, while falling unemployment masks a continuing decline in the size of the labour force as economic inactivity rises. While short-term unemployment is at its lowest ever, long-term unemployment is significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. Record vacancies signal that employers are finding it increasingly hard to fill posts. And while pay is increasing, soaring inflation means that it is declining in real terms. Taken together, this creates a toxic mix for living standards that will not resolve itself. The provision of training has a key role to play in moving people back into the labour force; improving workplace support; and helping people find good, well-paid employment and progress at work.
We want to align our skills funding to be able to deliver maximum impact so we intend to procure provision collectively – meaning we are aiming to run a single procurement opportunity for Adult Education Budget, National Skills Fund and Multiply.
The estimated length of time expected to be able to create the new offering is anticipated to be in the region of 6 to 12 months. We are therefore intending to let the contract for an initial period of 6 months with the option to extend for a further 6 month period.
To ensure service continuity, the West Midlands Combined Authority has taken the decision to award the contract to their current providers (please see list above), under Regulation 32 of the Procurement Regulations 2015 as the Services consist of a repetition of similar services entrusted to the current providers which are the same as or similar to the Services awarded under their original contracts.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2019/S 031-069933
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
1
Title
Adult Education Budget Service Contract 1 - Support for the unemployed
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 May 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Back 2 Work Complete Training Ltd
Building 4, Universal Square, M12 6JH, Manchester
Manchester
M12 6JH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
National registration number
7559200
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
BCTG LIMITED
J W Hinks Chartered Accountants, 19 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3BH
Birmingham
B15 3BH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
National registration number
4323196
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Enterkey Training Ltd
337-339 Coventry Rd, Small Heath Birmingham B10 0SN
Birmingham
B10 0SN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
National registration number
5693159
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Gecko Programmes Ltd
Newhampton Arts Centre Dunkley Street, Room 113, Wolverhampton, England, WV1 4AN
Wolverhampton
WV1 4AN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
National registration number
6903147
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
JBC Skill Training Ltd
Stoneleigh House, 66-70 Earlsdon Street Coventry CV5 6EJ
Coventry
CV5 6EJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG33 - Coventry
National registration number
5801956
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SKILLS TRAINING UK LIMITED
Hygeia House 3rd Floor, 66 College Road, Harrow, England, HA1 1BE
Harrow
HA1 1BE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
National registration number
3713193
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Vocational Skills Solutions Limited
VSS House, 60 Bury New Road, Heap Bridge, Bury,BL9 7HR
Bury
BL9 7HR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
National registration number
07918836
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £3,091,150.34
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
2
Title
Adult Education Budget Service Contract 1 - Support for those already in employment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 May 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Back 2 Work Complete Training Ltd
Building 4, Universal Square, M12 6JH, Manchester
Manchester
M12 6JH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
National registration number
7559200
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
BCTG LIMITED
J W Hinks Chartered Accountants, 19 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3BH
Birmingham
B15 3BH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
National registration number
4323196
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Enterkey Training Ltd
337-339 Coventry Rd, Small Heath Birmingham B10 0SN
Birmingham
B10 0SN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
National registration number
5693159
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Gecko Programmes Ltd
Newhampton Arts Centre Dunkley Street, Room 113, Wolverhampton, England, WV1 4AN
Wolverhampton
WV1 4AN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
National registration number
6903147
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
JBC Skill Training Ltd
Stoneleigh House, 66-70 Earlsdon Street Coventry CV5 6EJ
Coventry
CV5 6EJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG33 - Coventry
National registration number
5801956
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Phoenix Training Services (Midlands) Ltd
Phoenix Wharf Bolton Street Bordesley Birmingham B9 4HH
Birmingham
B9 4HH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
National registration number
13222441
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Serco ltd
Serco House, 16 Bartley Wood Business Park, Bartley Way, Hook, RG27 9UY
Hook
RG27 9UY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
National registration number
242246
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SKILLS TRAINING UK LIMITED
Hygeia House 3rd Floor, 66 College Road, Harrow, England, HA1 1BE
Harrow
HA1 1BE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
National registration number
3713193
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Vocational Skills Solutions Limited
VSS House, 60 Bury New Road, Heap Bridge, Bury,BL9 7HR
Bury
BL9 7HR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
National registration number
07918836
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £2,826,940.20
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
3
Title
Adult Education Budget Service Contract 1 - Innovative Delivery
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 May 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
EAST BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
Jetshop, 73 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1LY
Birmingham
B8 1LY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
National registration number
2766929
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Enterkey Training Ltd
337-339 Coventry Rd, Small Heath Birmingham B10 0SN
Birmingham
B10 0SN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
National registration number
5693159
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Netcom Training Ltd
4 - 5 Holt Court Heneage Street Aston Science Park Birmingham B7 4AX
Birmingham
B7 4AX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
National registration number
7678031
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
PET-XI LIMITED
Unit 4 Westwood House Westwood Way, Westwood Business Park, Coventry, West Midlands, England, CV4 8HS
Coventry
CV4 8HS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG33 - Coventry
National registration number
8340686
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Pilot IMS Ltd
The Alcora Building Building 1, Suite 6 Mucklow Hill Halesowen B62 8DG
Halesowen
B62 8DG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
National registration number
4200249
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Release Potential Ltd
The Bridges, Lead Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7SF
Stocksfield
NE43 7SF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC21 - Northumberland
National registration number
6768623
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
System Group Limited
Ground Floor, Egerton House, 68 Baker Street, Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT13 8AL
Weybridge
KT13 8AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
National registration number
315134
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
WITTON LODGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Perry Common Community Hall, 87 Witton Lodge Road, Perry Common, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5JD
Birmingham
B23 5JD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
National registration number
2903760
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £3,037,502.65
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
As stated elsewhere in this notice, the initial contract period is for 6 months, with an option to extend for a further 6 months (12 months total).
The current contracts end on the 31st July 2022, the new ones will commence from 1st August 2022.
For the purposes of maximum transparency, this is the first of 2 VEAT notices published by the WMCA in respect of the provision of Adult Education Services. The title of the second notice is Adult Education Budget Service Contract 2.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
West Midlands Combined Authority
16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B19 3SD
Country
United Kingdom