Award of Basic Skills Adult Learning Programme Contracts by West Midlands Combined Authority
West Midlands Combined Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Basic Skills Adult Learning Programme Contracts by West Midlands Combined Authority
Awarded 16 Jul 2023
Awarded16 Jul 2023
Value£6,510,876.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 4mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 16 July 2023Expired 29 June 2026
About
West Midlands Combined Authority awarded a contract to Enterkey Training Limited and Cecos Computing International Limited for the delivery of adult learning programmes under the Basic Skills package.
The programmes are tailored to residents' needs, offering vocational English/ESOL, Digital Skills, Mathematics, a vocational component at level 1, and a wrap-around support package lasting up to 4, 8, or 12 weeks depending on individual needs, to prepare learners for progression into a vocational Level 2 programme.
The contract value is AUD 6,510,876, with a duration from 17th July 2023 to 30th June 2026 and 2 x 12-month options to extend to a final end date of 30th June 2028.
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