--- title: "DUD - BCI - Combined Forklift Truck Training (Counterbalance & Reach)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5862fdc8-264f-47f9-864e-2c3d95b86951" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5862fdc8-264f-47f9-864e-2c3d95b86951" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5862fdc8-264f-47f9-864e-2c3d95b86951.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5862fdc8-264f-47f9-864e-2c3d95b86951.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-11" --- # DUD - BCI - Combined Forklift Truck Training (Counterbalance & Reach) Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5862fdc8-264f-47f9-864e-2c3d95b86951 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5862fdc8-264f-47f9-864e-2c3d95b86951) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5862fdc8-264f-47f9-864e-2c3d95b86951.json) ## Summary The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the "DUD - BCI - Combined Forklift Truck Training (Counterbalance & Reach)" project, which falls under the education and training services industry. This tender is located in the West Midlands, with a delivery address at DY1 1HF, and is currently in the Tender stage. The submission deadline for interested bidders is set for 25 March 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 6 April 2020 and will run until 30 June 2021. The procurement method employed is a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure given that it exceeds the threshold for open tenders. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in vocational training and education services. Companies that have expertise in forklift operation training, health and safety compliance, or those offering industrial machinery training will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The training initiative aims to support young people aged 18-29 who are not engaged in employment, education, or training (NEET), thereby aligning with various corporate social responsibility goals. Additionally, SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, facilitating a diverse range of bidders. ## Notice To deliver a combined Forklift Truck Training (Reach and Counter Balance) to eligible 18-29-year olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) across the Black Country. Course should cover a range of topics such as, but not limited to: o Introduction to course o Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98 o Regulations o Maintenance and Battery charging procedures o Forklift Terminology o Factors affecting stability o Motive controls and Hydraulic controls o Manoeuvring in open and confined areas o Stacking at various levels o Vehicle Inspections & running & checks o Safe operating methods o Practical Assessment o Vehicles loading and unloading o Proximity Hazards & Risk Assessments o Theory & Practical Training Sessions & Assessment/Tests o Code of practice and safety codes relevant to the operation 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/e5d827e1-3dcb-417d-89b7-fd50d1ff258b | | 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 | 11 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Apr 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 11 Mar 2020 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d827e1-3dcb-417d-89b7-fd50d1ff258b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d827e1-3dcb-417d-89b7-fd50d1ff258b 11th 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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