--- title: "Quotation for Immigration - Dealing with Housing Benefit Claims Received from Claimants from Overseas Traning" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c557c38-1dfa-42f1-acc0-da19d28e0308" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c557c38-1dfa-42f1-acc0-da19d28e0308" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c557c38-1dfa-42f1-acc0-da19d28e0308.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c557c38-1dfa-42f1-acc0-da19d28e0308.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-03-14" --- # Quotation for Immigration - Dealing with Housing Benefit Claims Received from Claimants from Overseas Traning Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c557c38-1dfa-42f1-acc0-da19d28e0308 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c557c38-1dfa-42f1-acc0-da19d28e0308) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c557c38-1dfa-42f1-acc0-da19d28e0308.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeking quotes for a training course focused on managing housing benefit claims for individuals arriving from overseas, specifically from EEA nations and other countries. This tender, titled "Quotation for Immigration - Dealing with Housing Benefit Claims Received from Claimants from Overseas Training," falls under the training services industry category. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 31 March 2017 at 15:00. The contract period is expected to commence on 18 April 2017 and conclude on 29 September 2017, with the delivery addresses based in the West Midlands region. This opportunity presents potential for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services related to immigration and housing benefits. Companies with expertise in designing and delivering bespoke training sessions would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their visibility and credibility within the public sector, ultimately contributing to their growth while addressing a critical need for public sector employees. ## Notice Quotation for Immigration - Dealing with Housing Benefit Claims Received from Claimants from Overseas Training The Learning & Development Team are currently working with the Income Management section of Sandwell MBC to commission an in-depth development course to enable employees to make decisions on housing benefit claims from people who have arrived in the UK from the EEA and other parts of the world. Course Outcome Requirements: To give employees an understanding of: o Eligibility for social housing for EEA Nationals o Falling in and out of eligibility o Rights of family members o Eligibility for social housing from applicants from abroad outside the EU o Sponsorship o Limited leave to remain o Relevant documents and what they mean o Rights of UK Citizens returning to the UK o Derivative right to reside o Permanent residence and how to qualify GPOW for JSA o Domestic Violence and EEA Nationals The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 31 March 2017 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62293ecc-9d7c-4000-aa3c-eaf0a46b7e8a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Apr 2017 - 29 Sep 2017 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services ## Release History - 14 Mar 2017 at 08:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62293ecc-9d7c-4000-aa3c-eaf0a46b7e8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62293ecc-9d7c-4000-aa3c-eaf0a46b7e8a 27th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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