--- title: "UKSPF - Targeted Communities - Deprived Areas" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-975ebdd5-ea0d-473d-80db-c7526447a2ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-975ebdd5-ea0d-473d-80db-c7526447a2ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-975ebdd5-ea0d-473d-80db-c7526447a2ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-975ebdd5-ea0d-473d-80db-c7526447a2ec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-06-11" --- # UKSPF - Targeted Communities - Deprived Areas Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-975ebdd5-ea0d-473d-80db-c7526447a2ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-975ebdd5-ea0d-473d-80db-c7526447a2ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-975ebdd5-ea0d-473d-80db-c7526447a2ec.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender titled "UKSPF - Targeted Communities - Deprived Areas" in the Education and training services category. This procurement opportunity aims to commission provision to support unemployed and economically inactive residents in Sandwell, West Midlands. The contract focuses on targeting communities and deprived groups within the borough, with a value of £95,000. The procurement method is an Open procedure (below threshold), with a tender deadline of 23rd June 2024 and a contract period starting from 8th July 2024 to 31st March 2025. This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing services to support skills and employability development in Sandwell. Businesses that specialise in education and training services, particularly those with experience in community engagement and inclusion initiatives, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council's emphasis on complementing services related to health, digital skills, and sustained future employment provides a platform for businesses to contribute to the improvement of local communities while growing their own enterprises. ## Notice The Council is looking to commission provision across the boroughs Sandwell to support unemployed and economically inactive residents to increase their skills and employability, working towards sustained future employment. This contract specifically focuses on targeting communities and deprived groups within the borough. The contract will deliver alongside the Voluntary Sector and Local Authority provision. Complementary services will also focus on the improvement to health, increased inclusion and improvement to digital skills. Additional information: Suppliers will need to register on Sandwell's In-Tend Procurement Portal to successfully submit bids. To access the portal visit: - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home Delivery Notes The Council is looking to commission provision across the boroughs Sandwell to support unemployed and economically inactive residents to increase their skills and employability, working towards sustained future employment. This contract specifically focuses on targeting communities and deprived groups within the borough. The contract will deliver alongside the Voluntary Sector and Local Authority provision. Complementary services will also focus on the improvement to health, increased inclusion and improvement to digital skills. Funding Description UK Shared Prosperity funding - People and Skills Pillar. The WMCA is the accountable body and Sandwell Council is the commissioner Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27efb77d-ec00-4b5d-92bc-b7c2244aee6f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | 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 | 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 - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2024 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27efb77d-ec00-4b5d-92bc-b7c2244aee6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27efb77d-ec00-4b5d-92bc-b7c2244aee6f 11th June 2024 - 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/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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