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DUD - BCI - SEND Pre-Employment Specialised Support - AWARD

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jul 2020 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the DUD - BCI - SEND Pre-Employment Specialised Support contract has been completed by the Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Dudley, West Midlands. This tender, awarded on 15th July 2020, classified under the education and training services sector, employed a selective procurement method and followed a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £71,640, will commence on 3rd August 2020 and conclude by 31st July 2021. The tender period ended on 30th June 2020, which established a framework for providing targeted recruitment support services for young individuals with special educational needs and disabilities across the Black Country.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in supporting individuals facing barriers to employment, such as youth from disadvantaged backgrounds or with special educational needs. Companies offering services in employer engagement, job readiness support, and those experienced in dealing with challenging behaviours would be particularly well-suited to participate. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) have a viable opportunity to engage with this contract, potentially enhancing their market presence and social impact through collaboration with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DUD - BCI - SEND Pre-Employment Specialised Support - AWARD

Notice Description

The Service provider is to provide a specialised recruitment support service specifically targeted to those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and be delivered within a suitable environment. Potential service providers need to demonstrate clear and extensive expertise and experience of working with to eligible 15-29 year olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) across the Black Country and demonstrate being skilled at dealing with challenging behaviour and have an understanding of the issues that vulnerable individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds may have. The service will include: o Employer Engagement to source employment opportunities matching participant to suitable vacancies o Participant job readiness assessment & action plan o Job readiness support such as preparing for interview and CV writing, arranging interviews, assisting with travel. o Act as broker between potential employer and participant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9785bea3-dcd5-425a-b705-392dcd47b531
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17479c0-945f-4297-b106-cd8c00e7f8d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£71,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 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
1
Supplier Name

OPUS EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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