Tender Results of West Midlands Combined Authority

West Midlands Tree Supply Study-The WMCA are seeking to commission consultants to complete a research project to scope the demand, supply and potential delivery options relating to a tree nursery / tree nurseries in the West Midlands. The contract requires a series of outputs that will develop WMCA’s understanding of how the region can continue to meet the demand for trees. It is assumed that the final output will be a business case, but if after Stage 1 this is not deemed appropriate then the project will close.

DPS4 - Workplace Confidence and Progression via ESOL-WMCA want to source innovative, work related ESOL offers from providers who wish to deliver a series of flexible "pop up", short interventions to this cohort, co-located in Jobcentre offices and working jointly with DWP (and the National Careers Service) as key stakeholders in the participant journey to onward work and learning progression. Jobcentre offices identified for this pilot approach are Newtown and Sparkhill, Birmingham.

DPS1 - Employment Programme-The WMCA is seeking to secure a training offer that aligns with the local and regional labour market to link our residents into good quality jobs. The skills training offer will need to be responsive and flexible and provide transitional support from unemployment into sustainable employment leading to further skills progression. The WMCA has worked closely with its seven constituent local authorities to ensure that the training we are seeking to buy will address local economic needs and busin...

West Midlands Tree Supply Study-The WMCA are seeking to commission consultants to complete a research project to scope the demand, supply and potential delivery options relating to a tree nursery / tree nurseries in the West Midlands. The contract requires a series of outputs that will develop WMCA’s understanding of how the region can continue to meet the demand for trees. It is assumed that the final output will be a business case, but if after Stage 1 this is not deemed appropriate then the project will close.

DPS3 - Multiply-The WMCA have identified a need to make our adult numeracy offer more accessible and better aligned to vocational areas, in order to support greater progression into and within employment, and into further learning. Multiply will be aligned to and complement AEB provision, expanding the maths offer and testing different approaches to reaching those who would benefit from increased numeracy skills and new innovative approaches to delivery.

PROVISION OF WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY I-TREE SURVEY FOR BIRMINGHAM SOLIHULL AND COVENTR-The data arising from the i-Tree Eco survey will provide data on - The wider tree species composition. - The current structure and condition of the urban forest - Mortality rates - Delivery of essential ecosystem services - function analys

Evaluation of the WMCA Multiply Programme-Evaluation of The West Midlands Combined Authority Multiply Programme. The evaluation will assess the impact and effectiveness of the Multiply programme in the WMCA area and inform our ongoing investment in adult numeracy provision, with a key focus on understanding what works in engaging, supporting, and progressing working adults, and on evidencing the outcomes and impact of Multiply on participants

MRN Rural Technology SOBC-As part of the Strategic Transport Plan and to support Midlands Connect (MC) submissions for Major Road Network (MRN) development, MC is seeking to procure consultancy services to undertake a study to identify technology-focused solutions for a rural MRN route and develop the Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for that route. Five shortlisted routes have been identified through the initial prioritisation undertaken by MC for all the rural routes in their area. The MRN routes prioritisatio...

West Midlands Innovation Programme Virtual Innovation Team - Manufacturing-As part of the Virtual Innovation Team at the heart of the Innovative Alliance for the West Midlands (IAWM), supporting the ongoing work of the WM Innovation Programme phase 2.0, the role will focus on engaging businesses in research, development & innovation pilots across sectors and particularly with the manufacturing industry. The role is collaborative within the Virtual Innovation Team (VIT), with relevant WMCA personnel and across the wider Innovation Alliance networks, as appropriat...

West Midlands Innovation Programme - Virtual Innovation Team - Construction-As part of the Virtual Innovation Team at the heart of the Innovative Alliance for the West Midlands (IAWM), supporting the ongoing work of the WM Innovation Programme phase 2.0, the role will focus on engaging businesses in innovation across sectors and particularly with the construction industry. The role is collaborative within the Virtual Innovation Team (VIT), with relevant WMCA personnel and across the wider Innovation Alliance networks, as appropriate. It will help to build and conn...