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DUD - BCI - Employability - Preparation for the World of Work Programme (Sandwell) - AWARD

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Jun 2021 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council as the buying organisation, seeking suppliers for the "DUD - BCI - Employability - Preparation for the World of Work Programme" in the education and training services sector. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with the award date recorded as 21st June 2021. The programme is expected to commence from 5th July 2021 and will run until 1st July 2022, based in Sandwell, West Midlands. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a Restricted procedure, with a contract value of £45,389.40.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the education and training sector, to engage in workforce development initiatives. Companies that can provide interactive training modules focusing on employability skills—such as CV writing, interview preparation, and personal development—would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria specified in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DUD - BCI - Employability - Preparation for the World of Work Programme (Sandwell) - AWARD

Notice Description

This employability programme is designed to support participants to develop the skills and knowledge in preparation for entering the world of work. The programme should be delivered to small groups (minimum 4) and be broken down into modules that are delivered 4 days per week, over a period of 2 weeks. Each module should be interactive and include activities and role play. The modules should be designed and delivered in a way that will maximise participants retention of the programme's contents. o Programme content should include the following areas: o Producing an effective CV o Writing a winning application form o Speculative and application letters o Understanding Personal Specifications o Applying for jobs online o Effective communication and team working skills o Developing confidence & self esteem o Identifying individual skills, strengths and weaknesses o Resilience o Understanding what employers want o Social Media and Recruitment o Interview Preparation & Mock Interviews o The interview o Sustaining your job o H&S in the workplace An expected Outcome on completion of the programme is that participants will produce and retain a personalised CV and application form Service Provider should produce a work book for participants to complete during the programme and retain so that it can be used in the future as a reference guide. Delivery will be expected to commence within 2 weeks of the contract been awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9320a3-af27-4090-80ae-da1e7494c387
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,389 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2021 - 1 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LEARNPLAY FOUNDATION

ZEMS ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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