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Dudley Trailblazer 2025 - Engagement

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council titled "Dudley Trailblazer 2025 - Engagement" focuses on delivering services within the St James and St Thomas wards in the Dudley borough. The industry category is social services, with active contracts awarded to various service providers including ZEMS Academy Ltd and YMCA Black Country Group. The procurement stage has been completed, and contracts were signed on 1st August 2025, with services spanning from 11th August 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement falls under the sub-central government classification and utilised a below threshold procurement method. Key locations involved are within the UKG36 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those aiming to support young people within community settings. Providers able to tailor their delivery to suit local participants are highly valued, offering growth potential for organisations adept in community engagement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were successful bidders, showcasing an inclusive approach favouring diverse entities. Businesses engaging in social work and related services should consider similar future tenders for sustained growth and development opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Dudley Trailblazer 2025 - Engagement

Notice Description

We are looking to engage with 4 Service Providers (2 x St James & 2 x St Thomas wards) who will be able to deliver across one of the two wards of St. James or St. Thomas's within the Dudley borough. Successful Providers will each be required to support up to 30 young people. When applicable referral of participant to Health and Well-being working organisations for additional support. Service Providers will be able to decide how best to work with their participants, but it is expected that delivery will take place within the ward/s and venue/s to best suit the participant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068191
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033562-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BLACK COUNTRY HOUSING GROUP

PROVISION HOUSE

YMCA BLACK COUNTRY GROUP

ZEMS ACADEMY

Further Information

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