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

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a017562-7c7c-4669-bfc4-74ebb4ed1e0d

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to provide 1-2-1 counselling services targeted at eligible 15-29 year olds who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET) within the Black Country. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract set to commence on 13th April 2020 and concluding on 31st December 2020. The project falls under the education and training services industry category and has a total contract value of £20,287. The initial tender period ended on 27th March 2020, and the award was officially announced on 7th April 2020, with a minimum contract value of £5,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers, particularly those specialising in counselling and support for vulnerable youth. Businesses with experience in delivering counselling services, particularly those with expertise in engaging with disadvantaged backgrounds and managing challenging behaviour, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this project aims to enhance the support for young individuals in need across the region.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c48ab5f-49ee-49c3-a4d2-a0d5a2597656 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,287 |
| 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 | MURRAY HALL COMMUNITY TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2020 at 07:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c48ab5f-49ee-49c3-a4d2-a0d5a2597656

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c48ab5f-49ee-49c3-a4d2-a0d5a2597656
  7th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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