--- title: "PROVISION OF A SINGLE HANDED CARE PROJECT - TRAINING PROVIDER" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13f90f07-c260-4d1c-b902-f8c2d6938954" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13f90f07-c260-4d1c-b902-f8c2d6938954" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13f90f07-c260-4d1c-b902-f8c2d6938954.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13f90f07-c260-4d1c-b902-f8c2d6938954.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-07" --- # PROVISION OF A SINGLE HANDED CARE PROJECT - TRAINING PROVIDER Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13f90f07-c260-4d1c-b902-f8c2d6938954 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13f90f07-c260-4d1c-b902-f8c2d6938954) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13f90f07-c260-4d1c-b902-f8c2d6938954.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of a Single Handed Care Project - Training Provider", aimed at delivering accredited Level 4 training to Health and Social Care staff. This opportunity falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a budget of £40,000, and the contract is set to run from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 20 October 2021, through the In-tend Supplier Portal, as the procurement process follows an open procedure. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for training organisations experienced in health and social care education, particularly those with capabilities in developing and delivering accredited training programmes. Companies that can provide post-training resources and ongoing support for the delegates will be well-positioned to compete. The project not only seeks to enhance the skills of approximately 79 key staff but also reinforces the importance of early intervention and support within the community, potentially leading to further contracts in this expanding field. ## Notice Reference No. ASC106- FOR THE PROVISION OF A SINGLE HANDED CARE PROJECT - TRAINING PROVIDER BRIEF DESCRIPTION With the introduction of the Care Act 2014, Local Authorities must have care and support systems to intervene early to support individuals, help people retain or regain skills or confidence, and prevents need or delay of deterioration wherever possible. The Borough Council of Sandwell ("The Council") seeks to procure an organisation to deliver two core elements and work alongside its internal Occupational Therapy Service and Social Work Teams to achieve the following: 1. Deliver an accredited Level 4 Single Handed Care - Train the Trainer training to approximately 79 key Health and Social Care staff. Training facilities will be provided locally to deliver the training, with the required equipment being provided. SMBC will work with the awarding provider to identify the key equipment required for the training. As part of this training, tools and resources are to be provided to the delegates to deliver the required training within their representing organisations. 2. As part of aftercare support all delegates will require access to online resources after the training has been completed for a minimum of 12 months. Further details can be found in the Service Specification. The Council has a maximum budget of PS40,000, including travel expenses for this contract. The Contract will commence approximately from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022, but this may be subject to change. Suitably qualified and experienced persons and organisations are invited to express an interest in quoting for the above service. Quotations must quote the Title and ITQ Reference No. detailed above and be submitted no later than 12.00 Noon on Wednesday 20 October 2021 via the supplier In-Tend portal. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on price and quality. The criteria, on which quotations will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, will be included within the quotation document. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 20 October 2021 at 12.00 hours Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fccef2f-f3b2-4f3b-b25c-536be8ab36af | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85320000 - Social services - 85321000 - Administrative social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 7 Oct 2021 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fccef2f-f3b2-4f3b-b25c-536be8ab36af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fccef2f-f3b2-4f3b-b25c-536be8ab36af 7th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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