Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
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
E-mail: phill.monk@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
NUTS: UKE4
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
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
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:
12 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1- Skills For Life
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE4
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
Quality criterion: Readiness to Deliver
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Proposed approach and timescales
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Funding compliance
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Quality assurance
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Meeting learning needs
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Economic and strategic needs
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivery plan
/ Weighting: 0
Quality criterion: 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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2- Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE4
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
Quality criterion: Readiness to deliver
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Approach and timescales
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Funding compliance
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Quality assurance
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Meeting learner needs
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Economic strategic needs
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivery plan
/ Weighting: 0
Quality criterion: 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 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 OJ S:
2023/S 000-029455
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract 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: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 2
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: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 283 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 3
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: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 596 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 4
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: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 320 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 5
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: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 608 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract 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: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract 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: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 3
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: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 4
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: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 190 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/06/2025