--- title: "DUD - BCI - Higher Level Employability Skills & Work Experience Programme - Sandwell" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85acef0a-2b56-418a-bd9f-ff17c65d3de8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85acef0a-2b56-418a-bd9f-ff17c65d3de8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85acef0a-2b56-418a-bd9f-ff17c65d3de8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85acef0a-2b56-418a-bd9f-ff17c65d3de8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-08-13" --- # DUD - BCI - Higher Level Employability Skills & Work Experience Programme - Sandwell Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85acef0a-2b56-418a-bd9f-ff17c65d3de8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85acef0a-2b56-418a-bd9f-ff17c65d3de8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85acef0a-2b56-418a-bd9f-ff17c65d3de8.json) ## Summary The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking proposals for the "DUD - BCI - Higher Level Employability Skills & Work Experience Programme - Sandwell," which aims to engage students considering alternative career paths after completing higher-level qualifications. This procurement falls under the education and training services sector and is currently in the tender stage. The tender period is open until 26 August 2020, with the programme expected to commence on 1 September 2020 and conclude on 30 July 2021. The procedure for procurement follows a selective method, involving a restricted procedure above the threshold. This programme presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in educational services, career coaching, and work experience placements. Companies with a focus on youth engagement, employability skills training, and those experienced in delivering similar programmes would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the council is keen to foster growth and innovation within these sectors, ultimately enhancing career options for students in the West Midlands region. ## Notice This programme has been designed to engage those students who had intended to move either into Higher Level Apprenticeships or attend university but are now considering alternative options. The students will have achieved higher level grades in A 'Level's & GCSEs. We are therefore seeking an innovate and challenging programme that will introduce them to a wide range of career options and offer opportunities for them to explore a variety of sectors & roles, through practical work experience. The 12-week programme will include a minimum of 2 weeks spent concentrating on employability skills, 9 weeks work experience, with the final week back in the centre, consolidating on experiences and action planning for the future. Attendance should be 3 - 4 days per week when in the centre but full time when on work experience. The programme must allow for the fact that learners may wish to experience more than one sector or role. 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/6a1dd130-e364-4f2c-a61e-2d3805c6d550 | | 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 | 13 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2020 - 30 Jul 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 - 13 Aug 2020 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a1dd130-e364-4f2c-a61e-2d3805c6d550 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a1dd130-e364-4f2c-a61e-2d3805c6d550 13th August 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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