Tender

DUD - BCI - SEND Pre-Employment Specialised Support

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2020 at 08:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a service provider for the contract titled "DUD - BCI - SEND Pre-Employment Specialised Support." This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category and is located in Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 30th June 2020. The chosen provider will begin the contract on 3rd August 2020, which will run until 31st July 2021. The procurement method is selective, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, aimed at ensuring that qualified businesses can apply.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on recruitment support services targeting individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), especially those working with young people aged 15-29 who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). Companies specialising in employer engagement, job readiness support, or those with expertise in dealing with vulnerable individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the evident emphasis on their engagement in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DUD - BCI - SEND Pre-Employment Specialised Support

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. Additional information: Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ESF/YEI Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fed26768-6d5a-415b-8193-f045dcf52843
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d3b2024-57af-42fe-b1ab-0b7067ebe39b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 6-12 months
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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