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DUD - BCI - Digital Skills Programme (Sandwell) - AWARD

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Jul 2021 at 08:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, which has awarded a contract for the "DUD - BCI - Digital Skills Programme" in the education and training services sector. The programme, located in the West Midlands, focuses on enhancing digital skills over a two-week period. The contract, valued at £13,500, commenced on 1st July 2021 and will run until 1st July 2022. This award follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, with the tender process officially concluding on 18th June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the education and IT services sectors, to engage in the growing field of digital skills training. Companies specialising in training provision, particularly those experienced in delivering programmes related to software and digital content creation, would be well-positioned to compete. Additional advantages may be leveraged by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) who can bring innovative training solutions tailored to the needs of participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DUD - BCI - Digital Skills Programme (Sandwell) - AWARD

Notice Description

This programme is designed to provide eligible participants with an opportunity to experience the rapidly developing digital industry. The programme should be delivered over a period of 2 weeks Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 4:30pm. Participants should have the option to choose a discipline (Game, Design, Video Production or Web) and receive training so that they become familiar with the software. They should also have an opportunity to put their new skills into practice, by working on a relevant project. Service Providers must include in their Tenders a clear outline of how they will deliver elements such as but not exclusively: o Introduction to software o Interpreting a client's brief o Familiarisation with terminology (e.g. design eye) o Understanding projects, planning, delivery, reviewing and evaluating o Working as part of a team o Working on an identified project utilising the skills gained Participants should have an opportunity to undertake an ASDAN qualification which should reflect the work they have undertaken. At the end of the programme participants should be guaranteed either a mock interview or an interview for an apprenticeship. Service Provider must: o include the price of lunch and travel within the quote; o deliver from a location that is accessible by public transport, outlining the planned delivery location and venue to be used during the course; o adhere to health and safety rules and regulations being fully responsible for all risk assessments including external activities; provide PPE where necessary and report any accidents/incidents in a timely manner; o report on performance against agreed targets at a timeframe to be agreed and specified in the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d414eeb-4777-48e8-ac94-aae314347885
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a8b8bc-35a5-419a-bc77-653369db7578
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

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 1 Jul 2022 1-2 years
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

LEARNPLAY FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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