Contract award notice

Information

Published

External Reference: 2025-597632

FTS Reference: 2025-034966

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

West Yorkshire Combined Authority
8876556
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
UK
Contact person: Phill Monk
Telephone: +44 1132
NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire
Internet address(es):
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Adult Education Budget Allocations 2025
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.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.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  12000000.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1- Skills For Life
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire
Main site or place of performance:  
West Yorkshire
II.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)
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
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
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Please submit a separate tender response for each Lot you are bidding for
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2- Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire
Main site or place of performance:  
West Yorkshire
II.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.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
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
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Bidders must submit a separate response for each Lot they are bidding for

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2023/S 000-029455

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: Lot 1- Skills For Life

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/05/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  34
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Aim2Learn
Leeds
LS12NE
UK
NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1600000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 2

Title: Lot 2- Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/05/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Aim2Learn
Leeds
LS12NE
UK
NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1800000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 1

Title: Lot 1- Skills For Life

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/05/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  34
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Realise Learning and Employment Ltd
Sheffield
S01AT
UK
NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1283000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 1

Title: Lot 1- Skills For Life

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/05/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  34
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Maximus UK Services Ltd
Liecester
LE19 1WZ
UK
NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1596000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Lot No: 1

Title: Lot 1- Skills For Life

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/05/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  34
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

CECOS Computing International Ltd
London
N90TS
UK
NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  320000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 2

Title: Lot 2- Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/05/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Realise Learning and Employment Ltd
Sheffield
S91AT
UK
NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1800000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 2

Title: Lot 2- Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/05/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Maximus UK Services Ltd
Leicester
LE191WZ
UK
NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1800000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Lot No: 2

Title: Lot 2- Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/05/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Talented Training Ltd
Leeds
LS1 2HH
UK
NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1190000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 5

Lot No: 1

Title: Lot 2- Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/05/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Think Employment Ltd
Grimsby
DN311NX
UK
NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  608000.00  GBP

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of England and Wales
London
UK