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title: "Counselling (1-2-1)"
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# Counselling (1-2-1)

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d65ac2c-8b96-4e9c-8701-9838636eab52

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking service providers for a tender titled "Counselling (1-2-1)", aimed at delivering individual counselling sessions to 15-29 year olds who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET) within the Black Country. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 27 March 2020. This restricted procedure allows for selective bidding, with a contract value of £18,000. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 13 April 2020 and conclude on 31 December 2020, with delivery required to locations in the West Midlands region, notably near postcode DY1 1HF.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling and youth support services, particularly those with expertise in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council aims to engage providers equipped to handle challenging behaviours and understand the complexities faced by disadvantaged individuals. Successful bidders will not only contribute to local community support but also enhance their business portfolio in the expanding realm of education and training services.

## Notice

Service Providers to deliver 1-2-1 counselling to eligible 15-29 year olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) across the Black Country. Service Providers need to demonstrate clear and extensive expertise and experience of working with and delivering courses to this client base and demonstrate being skilled at dealing with challenging behavior and have an understanding of the issues that vulnerable individuals may have from disadvantaged backgrounds. Service Providers will provide one to one counselling support for participants who require additional support and assistance to overcome issues and concerns 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/9b6175e9-f622-41f8-9b63-113a1b46e8e1 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| 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 | 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

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2020 at 10:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6175e9-f622-41f8-9b63-113a1b46e8e1
- 16 Mar 2020 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6175e9-f622-41f8-9b63-113a1b46e8e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6175e9-f622-41f8-9b63-113a1b46e8e1
  16th March 2020 - 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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