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title: "DUD - BCI - British Sign Language Training Course (BSL) - AWARD"
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# DUD - BCI - British Sign Language Training Course (BSL) - AWARD

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a4810e3-439f-4f13-a718-261c82b76375

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council seeking a service provider for a British Sign Language (BSL) Training Course, designated as RFQ 0070. This training falls under the education and training services industry category and will take place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 6th April 2020, concluding on 31st March 2021, with the award date finalised on 11th June 2020. The procurement method employed for this project is a restricted procedure, and the tender process has now reached the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in delivering training programmes. Companies that focus on community engagement and support services for the deaf and hard of hearing are particularly well-suited to participate. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract aligned with their capabilities and mission, allowing them to contribute meaningfully while expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Training Course that will enable clients on the Black Country Impact programme, to learn both the basics, and more advanced BSL skills, which will enable them to become equipped to converse with others, using BSL . The courses could include, but are not limited to the following content: Level 1 Award in British Sign Language o Meeting people, using numbers, weather, transport and directions. o Conversational, people, animals and objects, using numbers, interests and activities, whether, food and drink. o Getting around and exchanging information, refreshment, using numbers. o Clothes and attire Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language Receptive skills/Conversational BSL/ Productive BSL o Theme 2- Eating and Drinking o Theme 3 -Shopping and spending o Theme 4-Travel and Holidays. o Fingerspelling the alphabet, name and where you are from. o Colours, directions. o Explain different modes of transport, and how you arrived o Talk about friend's family and pets. o Hobbies, interests and everyday activities. o Describe people, objects and buildings. o Compound signs and Directional Verbs o Practice on receptive, presentation and conversational skills. Service Provider must: o include the price of transport and Lunch within the quote; o deliver from a location in the Black Country that is accessible by public transport, outlining the planned delivery locations and venues 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5c14ea-b1bd-470f-9e4a-f126c41b094f |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,928 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2020 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5c14ea-b1bd-470f-9e4a-f126c41b094f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5c14ea-b1bd-470f-9e4a-f126c41b094f
  11th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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