---
title: "DUD - BCI - Counselling Support Programme - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65d3f328-b9d1-4730-955b-93744f15ed40"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65d3f328-b9d1-4730-955b-93744f15ed40"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65d3f328-b9d1-4730-955b-93744f15ed40.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65d3f328-b9d1-4730-955b-93744f15ed40.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-06"
---

# DUD - BCI - Counselling Support Programme - AWARD

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65d3f328-b9d1-4730-955b-93744f15ed40

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65d3f328-b9d1-4730-955b-93744f15ed40)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65d3f328-b9d1-4730-955b-93744f15ed40.json)

## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently overseeing the award of the "DUD - BCI - Counselling Support Programme". This initiative falls under the education and training services sector, along with aspects of health and social work services, and aims to provide one-on-one counselling support to participants facing various barriers. The contract period is from 6 April 2020 to 30 June 2021, and it was awarded on 6 May 2020, with a total value of £30,816. The services should be delivered in Dudley, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used for this contract was a selective or restricted procedure, and it has been marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in counselling and mental health services. Companies that are experienced in delivering compassionate, professional, and flexible counselling, especially to diverse populations, would be well-suited to participate. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) may find this contract particularly attainable, given the emphasis on adaptable support for individuals living with barriers to progression.

## Notice

This programme is designed to support eligible participants who are living with barriers which prevents their progressions. Service Providers will deliver one to one counselling to enable participants to work through their issues and concerns. The counselling should provide practical tools to help them address their barriers and to see themselves and their future more positively. Service Providers can deliver between 6 -12 counselling sessions with each lasting between 45 - 90 minutes, depending on the needs of the participant. o Service Provider should be experienced in providing a non-judgemental, professional, compassionate and confidential counselling service o Service Provider should be able to provide flexible and adaptive counselling to cater for the needs of the diverse participants o Service Provider should be equipped to deal with a wide range of barriers such as:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a47d028-6ffd-4d56-b309-3fad21f86201 |
| 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 | 6 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,816 |
| 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
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 May 2020 at 07:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a47d028-6ffd-4d56-b309-3fad21f86201

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a47d028-6ffd-4d56-b309-3fad21f86201
  6th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65d3f328-b9d1-4730-955b-93744f15ed40. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65d3f328-b9d1-4730-955b-93744f15ed40.json.