Award of Adult Education Budget Service Contract 2 to Multiple Providers by West Midlands Combined Authority
West Midlands Combined Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Adult Education Budget Service Contract 2 to Multiple Providers by West Midlands Combined Authority
Awarded 31 Jul 2022
Awarded31 Jul 2022
Value£1,164,955.31
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 3y 3mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 July 2022Expired 30 July 2023
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West Midlands Combined Authority awarded a contract to Learning Curve Group, Waltham International College Limited, Babington Business College, Bright Direction Training Limited, and Mitre Group Limited for the provision of Adult Education Skills and Training throughout the West Midlands Combined Authority area.
The contract, valued at £1,164,955.31, was awarded under Regulation 32 of the Procurement Regulations 2015 as a repetition of similar services entrusted to the current providers.
The initial contract period is 6 months with an option to extend for a further 6 months.
The training provision aims to address economic challenges by moving people back into the labour force, improving workplace support, and helping people find good, well-paid employment and progress at work.
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Award of Adult Education Budget Service Contract 2 to Multiple Providers by West Midlands Combined Authority
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