--- title: "1-2-1 Essential Functional Skills Maths & English (EL1-EL3)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-634ce7fd-473a-43e3-84a0-19741f503c57" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-634ce7fd-473a-43e3-84a0-19741f503c57" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-634ce7fd-473a-43e3-84a0-19741f503c57.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-634ce7fd-473a-43e3-84a0-19741f503c57.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-02-07" --- # 1-2-1 Essential Functional Skills Maths & English (EL1-EL3) Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-634ce7fd-473a-43e3-84a0-19741f503c57 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-634ce7fd-473a-43e3-84a0-19741f503c57) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-634ce7fd-473a-43e3-84a0-19741f503c57.json) ## Summary The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender process titled "1-2-1 Essential Functional Skills Maths & English (EL1-EL3)", aimed at providing a personalised Maths and English programme for 16 to 29-year-olds who are not engaged in education, employment, or training. The project is classified under the education and training services category and falls within a restricted procurement method. The tender period will conclude on 21st February 2020, while the contract is expected to start on 2nd March 2020 and continue until 5th March 2021. The delivery locations are within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, specifically at postal code DY1 1HF. This tender presents significant opportunities for education and training service providers, particularly SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, to expand their offerings in the Black Country area. Businesses equipped to deliver accredited qualifications in Maths and English, especially those that can cater to the specific needs of vulnerable youth, will find this opportunity especially suited to their capabilities. Service providers experienced in addressing learning difficulties and engaging with disadvantaged young individuals will be well-positioned to submit competitive bids for this contract. ## Notice To deliver a 1-2-1 Maths & English (EL1 - EL3) programme, which will support participants to develop their confidence and a positive approach to these essential skills. Further, to support the progression of participants into education, employment or training. Eligible participants will be aged 16 - 29 and not engaged in education, employment or training. o Service providers will be required to deliver accredited qualifications in English & Maths from Entry Level 1 through to Entry Level 3. o Delivery must be conducted on a 121 basis with tutor supervision/engagement as required by the participant(s) during each lesson. o Service providers must be registered with a relevant Awarding Body o Tutors must be qualified to deliver the specified subjects, evidence of relevant qualification must be provided. o Courses will run to a set timetable, for example 10am - 4pm, between 1 - 3 days per week for up to 16 weeks. o Consideration must be given to individual needs, disability, learning difficulties and styles o Service Provider must be experienced in working with vulnerable 16 - 29-year old's, skilled at dealing with challenging behaviors and knowledgeable of the issues that may affect individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. o Service Provider must be knowledgeable in the safeguarding of children and young adults. o Service Provider must produce relevant teaching qualification documents for all tutors prior to them delivering sessions. The programme should include an outline and specifications for the following elements: Additional information: Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ESF/YEI Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ESF/YEI Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No 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/42ec8e2a-455e-4a18-aeda-9f5b5896b5e7 | | 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 | 7 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 5 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 ## Release History - 7 Feb 2020 at 10:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ec8e2a-455e-4a18-aeda-9f5b5896b5e7 - 4 Feb 2020 at 11:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ec8e2a-455e-4a18-aeda-9f5b5896b5e7 - 4 Feb 2020 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ec8e2a-455e-4a18-aeda-9f5b5896b5e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ec8e2a-455e-4a18-aeda-9f5b5896b5e7 7th February 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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