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title: "BCI DUD Rail Training (Walsall)"
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# BCI DUD Rail Training (Walsall)

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97b75a27-0f9e-4940-943e-389966c5ced2

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a public procurement process for the "BCI DUD Rail Training (Walsall)" project, aimed at providing various rail-based training and assessment services, including Medical, Drug and Alcohol testing. This procurement is categorised under education and training services and follows an open procurement method with a budget of £75,000, requiring a minimum bid value of £5,000. The tender period will close on 15th October 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 3rd November 2019, running until 31st October 2020, with the delivery location specified as West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training and assessment providers, especially those experienced in rail industry courses and compliance checks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract is open to diverse organisations. The project is funded through EU sources, enhancing its relevance for entities with experience in European Social Fund initiatives. Businesses specialised in technical training, health compliance, and educational services will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities.

## Notice

Service Providers should be an experienced training and assessment provider and able to offer a variety of Rail based Sentinel training and assessments and conduct (or arrange) Medical, Drug and Alcohol testing (with a successful pass score) PRIOR to commencement of training. Additional information: Apply through the In Tend system 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/03ddf69b-b76c-4a49-b36b-a134794f60b8 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2019 at 13:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ddf69b-b76c-4a49-b36b-a134794f60b8
- 3 Oct 2019 at 12:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ddf69b-b76c-4a49-b36b-a134794f60b8
- 3 Oct 2019 at 12:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ddf69b-b76c-4a49-b36b-a134794f60b8
- 3 Oct 2019 at 12:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ddf69b-b76c-4a49-b36b-a134794f60b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ddf69b-b76c-4a49-b36b-a134794f60b8
  3rd October 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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