Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
Contact
Phill Monk
phill.monk@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1132
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE4 - West Yorkshire
National registration number
8876556
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
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 Allocations 2025
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Adult Education training provision that is accessible to all West Yorkshire residents.
These contracts will deliver training provision that responds to individuals as set out in the West Yorkshire AEB Funding and Performance Management Rules and will encompass all eligible provision delivered as part of the statutory and policy entitlements, as well as regulated and non-regulated learning.
Provision should respond to local need, emerging priorities and sector skills shortages, and take account of the spread of provision required in each Local Authority area.
Contracts can be delivered West Yorkshire wide or can be focused on individual/multiple Local Authority areas, allowing eligible West Yorkshire residents to access provision locally. The provider must ensure accessibility of learning is considered in their proposals, taking into account reasonable travel to learn patterns.
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: £12,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1- Skills For Life
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Main site or place of performance
West Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision description:
Provision of the following programmes, focused on individuals that legitimately fit the eligibility criteria:
English
Maths
Digital
Learner aged 19+ studying for a first qualification at Level 2 and/or Level 3 (in line With West Yorkshire Extended entitlement and local flexibility – see below)
ESOL Provision (while ESOL is not a legal entitlement, it is recognised as a crucial provision for West Yorkshire residents)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Readiness to Deliver / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed approach and timescales / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Funding compliance / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Quality assurance / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Meeting learning needs / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Economic and strategic needs / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery plan / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: Social value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Please submit a separate tender response for each Lot you are bidding for
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2- Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Main site or place of performance
West Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision description:
The Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) is designed to help Jobcentre Plus claimants build confidence to improve their job prospects and enhance their CV, whilst helping employers in sectors with current local vacancies to fill them.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Readiness to deliver / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Approach and timescales / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Funding compliance / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Quality assurance / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Meeting learner needs / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Economic strategic needs / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery plan / Weighting: 0
Quality criterion - Name: Social value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Bidders must submit a separate response for each Lot they are bidding for
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
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: 2023/S 000-029455
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1- Skills For Life
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aim2Learn
Leeds
LS12NE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,600,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2- Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aim2Learn
Leeds
LS12NE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,800,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1- Skills For Life
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Realise Learning and Employment Ltd
Sheffield
S01AT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,283,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1- Skills For Life
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maximus UK Services Ltd
Liecester
LE19 1WZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,596,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1- Skills For Life
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CECOS Computing International Ltd
London
N90TS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £320,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2- Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Realise Learning and Employment Ltd
Sheffield
S91AT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,800,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2- Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maximus UK Services Ltd
Leicester
LE191WZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,800,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2- Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Talented Training Ltd
Leeds
LS1 2HH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,190,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
5
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 2- Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Think Employment Ltd
Grimsby
DN311NX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £608,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom