Tender

PQ0242 - Online Training for Home to School Transport Passenger Assistants

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Apr 2020 at 16:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of Online Training for Home to School Transport Passenger Assistants, classified under training services. This contract, identified as PQ0242, is currently in the Tender stage and has a submission deadline of Noon on 4th May 2020. The successful contract will commence on 1st June 2020 and run for three years, concluding on 31st May 2023. Interested parties must register on Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system to submit their proposals and access relevant documents.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with experience in educational software and safeguarding training. Companies that focus on upskilling staff, especially within the special education sector, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Those capable of delivering interactive and comprehensive training resources that cater to the needs of Passenger Assistants will find significant potential for business growth from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0242 - Online Training for Home to School Transport Passenger Assistants

Notice Description

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of Online Training for Home to School transport Passenger Assistants. Currently we have up to 500 Passenger Assistants who support the Council in transporting 4000 Special Educational Needs and Disabled children daily around the city to their places of education. The role of the Passenger Assistant is pivotal to keeping the young people safe and so we are looking to upskill and invest in them to carry out this vital role. The successful provider would be expected to provide interactive resources and online training. This contract will be for a period of 3 years commencing 1st June 2020 until 31st May 2023. It is a requirement that all the Home to School Passenger Assistants will undertake the online training within the first year with the ability in the proceeding years for any changes in legislation to be relayed to the Home to School Passenger Assistants through refreshed online training. The course must cover as a minimum: o An understanding of the role of passenger assistants including building appropriate relationships o Safeguarding responsibilities and reporting o Transporting children with challenging behaviour eg autism o Dealing with emergencies The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by Noon on 4th May 2020 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d37b99-07ff-43de-8040-f025564ded49
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

72212190 - Educational software development services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80531200 - Technical training services

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 May 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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