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title: "DUD - BCI - Vocational Pathways - Engineering and Manufacturing - Walsall"
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# DUD - BCI - Vocational Pathways - Engineering and Manufacturing - Walsall

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-865f36f8-db76-4d8a-a142-b6b2e90eacfb

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a selective tendering process for the "DUD - BCI - Vocational Pathways - Engineering and Manufacturing - Walsall" project. This initiative is aimed at providing vocational training in the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors to individuals aged 15-29 who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET) within the Black Country area. The procurement is classified under Education and Training Services, with a total contract value of £28,000 and a minimum value of £5,000. Interested providers should submit their bids by 23rd April 2019, with the contract commencing on 1st May 2019 and running until 30th April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the vocational training sector, particularly those specialising in Engineering and Manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council seeks innovative approaches to training NEET individuals, ultimately enabling their transition into sustainable employment. Companies with experience in education services, apprenticeships, or vocational training programmes would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Walsall Council seeks to procure the services of Providers able to offer a vocational pathway programme in Engineering and Manufacturing to participants of the Black Country Impact project who wish to pursue a career in this industry. The programme is aimed at eligible 15-29 year olds who live in the Black Country and are not in employment, education or training (NEET). Impact Vocational Pathways are vocationally focused provision for those seeking employment in a specific sector acting as an enabler to sustainable paid employment or further training such as an Apprenticeship. 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/8fe69308-dfa4-41bc-af52-4fe0d0743795 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2019 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe69308-dfa4-41bc-af52-4fe0d0743795

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe69308-dfa4-41bc-af52-4fe0d0743795
  1st April 2019 - 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

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