Award of Foundation Skills Programme Contracts to Three Training Providers by West Midlands Combined Authority
West Midlands Combined Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Foundation Skills Programme Contracts to Three Training Providers by West Midlands Combined Authority
Awarded 31 May 2024
Awarded31 May 2024
Value£2,392,000.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 2y 9mo5y 2mo term, 47% elapsed
Awarded 31 May 2024Expires 30 July 2029
About
West Midlands Combined Authority awarded contracts to East Birmingham Community Forum Ltd, Twin Training International Limited, and Workpays Ltd for the Foundation Skills Programme under the WMCA Adult Skills DPS.
The programme aims to provide a quality educational offer focused on residents with no or low-level qualifications who are in employment, progressing them to Level 2 provision aligned with sector plans and labour market needs.
The contracts have an initial end date of 31/07/2025, with four 12-month extension options to a final expiry date of 31/07/2029.
The total contract value is AUD 2,392,000.
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