--- title: "1-2-1 Essential Functional Skills Maths & English (EL1-EL3) - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92dcc741-c538-4c55-9db3-ef909f21e272" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92dcc741-c538-4c55-9db3-ef909f21e272" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92dcc741-c538-4c55-9db3-ef909f21e272.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92dcc741-c538-4c55-9db3-ef909f21e272.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-10" --- # 1-2-1 Essential Functional Skills Maths & English (EL1-EL3) - AWARD Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92dcc741-c538-4c55-9db3-ef909f21e272 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92dcc741-c538-4c55-9db3-ef909f21e272) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92dcc741-c538-4c55-9db3-ef909f21e272.json) ## Summary The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking service providers to deliver a 1-2-1 Essential Functional Skills Maths and English programme aimed at individuals aged 16 to 29 who are not currently engaged in education, employment, or training. The procurement process is at the award stage as of 10th March 2020, following a restricted procedure tender with a deadline that closed on 21st February 2020. The contract period commenced on 2nd March 2020 and runs until 5th March 2021, with delivery expected in the West Midlands, specifically at the postal code DY1 1HF. The estimated value of the contract is £52,932. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for educational service providers, particularly those specialised in teaching essential skills to young people, as well as organisations experienced in working with vulnerable groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given their ability to offer tailored support to the participants' needs, including consideration of disabilities and learning difficulties. Engaging in this contract could lead to enhanced visibility in the education and training services sector, while contributing positively to community development by aiding young individuals in progressing towards education or employment. ## Notice To deliver a 1-2-1 Maths & English (EL1 - EL3) programme, which will support participants to develop their confidence and a positive approach to these essential skills. Further, to support the progression of participants into education, employment or training. Eligible participants will be aged 16 - 29 and not engaged in education, employment or training. o Service providers will be required to deliver accredited qualifications in English & Maths from Entry Level 1 through to Entry Level 3. o Delivery must be conducted on a 121 basis with tutor supervision/engagement as required by the participant(s) during each lesson. o Service providers must be registered with a relevant Awarding Body o Tutors must be qualified to deliver the specified subjects, evidence of relevant qualification must be provided. o Courses will run to a set timetable, for example 10am - 4pm, between 1 - 3 days per week for up to 16 weeks. o Consideration must be given to individual needs, disability, learning difficulties and styles o Service Provider must be experienced in working with vulnerable 16 - 29-year old's, skilled at dealing with challenging behaviors and knowledgeable of the issues that may affect individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. o Service Provider must be knowledgeable in the safeguarding of children and young adults. o Service Provider must produce relevant teaching qualification documents for all tutors prior to them delivering sessions. The programme should include an outline and specifications for the following elements: ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe4613c9-5d62-4a3c-9a85-d0ad030bcd4b | | 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 | 10 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 5 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £52,932 | | 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | JUNIPER TRAINING; LEARNING INTO EMPLOYMENT ACADEMY; ZEMS ACADEMY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2020 at 11:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe4613c9-5d62-4a3c-9a85-d0ad030bcd4b - 10 Mar 2020 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe4613c9-5d62-4a3c-9a85-d0ad030bcd4b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe4613c9-5d62-4a3c-9a85-d0ad030bcd4b 10th March 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. 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