--- title: "DUD - BCI - Employability - Preparation for the World of Work Programme (Sandwell) - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8bba15e5-fe11-4c4f-a317-1e84610345f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bba15e5-fe11-4c4f-a317-1e84610345f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bba15e5-fe11-4c4f-a317-1e84610345f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bba15e5-fe11-4c4f-a317-1e84610345f3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-21" --- # DUD - BCI - Employability - Preparation for the World of Work Programme (Sandwell) - AWARD Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bba15e5-fe11-4c4f-a317-1e84610345f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bba15e5-fe11-4c4f-a317-1e84610345f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bba15e5-fe11-4c4f-a317-1e84610345f3.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council as the buying organisation, seeking suppliers for the "DUD - BCI - Employability - Preparation for the World of Work Programme" in the education and training services sector. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with the award date recorded as 21st June 2021. The programme is expected to commence from 5th July 2021 and will run until 1st July 2022, based in Sandwell, West Midlands. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a Restricted procedure, with a contract value of £45,389.40. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the education and training sector, to engage in workforce development initiatives. Companies that can provide interactive training modules focusing on employability skills—such as CV writing, interview preparation, and personal development—would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria specified in the tender. ## Notice This employability programme is designed to support participants to develop the skills and knowledge in preparation for entering the world of work. The programme should be delivered to small groups (minimum 4) and be broken down into modules that are delivered 4 days per week, over a period of 2 weeks. Each module should be interactive and include activities and role play. The modules should be designed and delivered in a way that will maximise participants retention of the programme's contents. o Programme content should include the following areas: o Producing an effective CV o Writing a winning application form o Speculative and application letters o Understanding Personal Specifications o Applying for jobs online o Effective communication and team working skills o Developing confidence & self esteem o Identifying individual skills, strengths and weaknesses o Resilience o Understanding what employers want o Social Media and Recruitment o Interview Preparation & Mock Interviews o The interview o Sustaining your job o H&S in the workplace An expected Outcome on completion of the programme is that participants will produce and retain a personalised CV and application form Service Provider should produce a work book for participants to complete during the programme and retain so that it can be used in the future as a reference guide. Delivery will be expected to commence within 2 weeks of the contract been awarded. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9320a3-af27-4090-80ae-da1e7494c387 | | 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 | 21 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 4 Jul 2021 - 1 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £45,389 | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | LEARNPLAY FOUNDATION; ZEMS ACADEMY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Jun 2021 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9320a3-af27-4090-80ae-da1e7494c387 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9320a3-af27-4090-80ae-da1e7494c387 21st June 2021 - 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. 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