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Bespoke Customer Service Training - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Apr 2024 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the delivery of bespoke customer service training with an estimated budget of £90,000. The contract period will be for 1 year, starting in April 2024. The training programme aims to target officers delivering front-line services to a diverse range of citizens in Sandwell. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender deadline was on February 16, 2024.

This tender for customer service training provides an opportunity for business growth for consultancy firms specialising in development consultancy and business management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing face-to-face training sessions and developing eLearning courses within the West Midlands can consider bidding for this contract with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Bespoke Customer Service Training - AWARD

Notice Description

The council is looking to deliver a bespoke customer service programme specifically targeted for officers who deliver a front-line service either face to face or over the phone to a diverse range of citizens in Sandwell. The training package needs to deliver face to face sessions in small groups as well as the option to develop a training design that can be converted by Sandwell's inhouse Learning & Development team to an eLearning course for all Sandwell Council employees. The face to face sessions will need to be delivered at one of the Sandwell Council sites. The estimated budget available for the delivery of this training is PS90,000 and the contract period will be for 1 year, commencing April 2024. This information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b08432-5be1-4e0f-baac-669a3a2a8f4f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clair Norton
Contact Email
clair_norton@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 5732

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHAPEL FIELDS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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