--- title: "DUD - BCI - Information, Communication and Technology Skills & Virtual Work Experience Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35b03fde-dcbb-4b80-ab3f-db473442bf32" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35b03fde-dcbb-4b80-ab3f-db473442bf32" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35b03fde-dcbb-4b80-ab3f-db473442bf32.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35b03fde-dcbb-4b80-ab3f-db473442bf32.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-06-17" --- # DUD - BCI - Information, Communication and Technology Skills & Virtual Work Experience Programme Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35b03fde-dcbb-4b80-ab3f-db473442bf32 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35b03fde-dcbb-4b80-ab3f-db473442bf32) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35b03fde-dcbb-4b80-ab3f-db473442bf32.json) ## Summary The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently engaged in the tender process for the "DUD - BCI - Information, Communication and Technology Skills & Virtual Work Experience Programme". This initiative, located in Dudley, West Midlands, aims to provide participants with practical experience in the creative media sector and falls under the education and training services category (CPV code 80000000). The tender period will close on 19 June 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 22 June 2020 and conclude on 30 June 2021. This tender process is classified as selective, employing a restricted procedure above the threshold. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the education and training or IT services sectors, particularly those specialising in consulting and software development. By successfully bidding for this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings and contribute to developing essential ICT skills among eligible participants. Companies with a focus on innovative training solutions or virtual work experiences will be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. ## Notice This programme is designed to provide eligible participants with an opportunity to gain practical experience of the variety of roles and responsibilities within the creative media sector. An 8-week programme that must include: an introduction to a range of roles, a 2-week focus on employability and, 5 weeks of a focused virtual work experience programme which will allow participants to experience one or two occupational areas of their choice or the providers choice based on their observation of the participants level of interest and ability. Participants should undertake a comprehensive & structured programme of activities selected from a pathway that should include: 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/93493b20-3cac-4f5b-8815-b268a9af01b9 | | 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 | 17 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2020 at 09:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93493b20-3cac-4f5b-8815-b268a9af01b9 - 11 Jun 2020 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93493b20-3cac-4f5b-8815-b268a9af01b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93493b20-3cac-4f5b-8815-b268a9af01b9 17th June 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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