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title: "DUD - BCI - Digital Skills Programme (Sandwell) - AWARD"
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# DUD - BCI - Digital Skills Programme (Sandwell) - AWARD

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d414eeb-4777-48e8-ac94-aae314347885

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, which has awarded a contract for the "DUD - BCI - Digital Skills Programme" in the education and training services sector. The programme, located in the West Midlands, focuses on enhancing digital skills over a two-week period. The contract, valued at £13,500, commenced on 1st July 2021 and will run until 1st July 2022. This award follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, with the tender process officially concluding on 18th June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the education and IT services sectors, to engage in the growing field of digital skills training. Companies specialising in training provision, particularly those experienced in delivering programmes related to software and digital content creation, would be well-positioned to compete. Additional advantages may be leveraged by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) who can bring innovative training solutions tailored to the needs of participants.

## Notice

This programme is designed to provide eligible participants with an opportunity to experience the rapidly developing digital industry. The programme should be delivered over a period of 2 weeks Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 4:30pm. Participants should have the option to choose a discipline (Game, Design, Video Production or Web) and receive training so that they become familiar with the software. They should also have an opportunity to put their new skills into practice, by working on a relevant project. Service Providers must include in their Tenders a clear outline of how they will deliver elements such as but not exclusively: o Introduction to software o Interpreting a client's brief o Familiarisation with terminology (e.g. design eye) o Understanding projects, planning, delivery, reviewing and evaluating o Working as part of a team o Working on an identified project utilising the skills gained Participants should have an opportunity to undertake an ASDAN qualification which should reflect the work they have undertaken. At the end of the programme participants should be guaranteed either a mock interview or an interview for an apprenticeship. Service Provider must: o include the price of lunch and travel within the quote; o deliver from a location that is accessible by public transport, outlining the planned delivery location and venue to be used during the course; o adhere to health and safety rules and regulations being fully responsible for all risk assessments including external activities; provide PPE where necessary and report any accidents/incidents in a timely manner; o report on performance against agreed targets at a timeframe to be agreed and specified in the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a8b8bc-35a5-419a-bc77-653369db7578 |
| 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 | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 1 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,500 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEARNPLAY FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a8b8bc-35a5-419a-bc77-653369db7578

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a8b8bc-35a5-419a-bc77-653369db7578
  12th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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