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title: "DUD - BCI - Vocational Work Tasters: Preparing for the World of Work and Apprenticeship"
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# DUD - BCI - Vocational Work Tasters: Preparing for the World of Work and Apprenticeship

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b362752-9a63-41b5-91b8-f7a6ecfeed4c

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking service providers for the tender titled "DUD - BCI - Vocational Work Tasters: Preparing for the World of Work and Apprenticeship". This procurement falls under the industry category of adult and other education services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is set for 11th November 2019. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021, with a selective procurement method being employed as the approach for this opportunity.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations specialising in training, education, and youth engagement, particularly those capable of delivering hands-on vocational experiences and skills workshops. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given their alignment with the programme’s objectives to support young people aged 16-29 who are not engaged in education, employment, or training (NEET). Engaging with this contract could enhance service offerings and expand market reach in the educational services sector.

## Notice

o The service provider will provide an innovative programme which seeks to motivate and engage young people to explore a wide range of vocational options, giving them the knowledge and confidence to make career and life choices. This programme will be available to eligible 16-29 year olds who live in the Black Country and are not in eduction, employment, eduction and training (NEET). o The service provider will provide participants with practical hands on work experience in a wide range of vocational options. o The service provider will carry out workshops which will help participants to indentify their transferrable skills, strengths and weaknesses and how to present themselves positively to employers through applications and at interviews. Additional information: Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ESF/YEI Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf59072-60d7-4ee8-bf25-575ca9fc69e9 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2019 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf59072-60d7-4ee8-bf25-575ca9fc69e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf59072-60d7-4ee8-bf25-575ca9fc69e9
  18th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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