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title: "DUD - BCI - Information, Communication and Technology Skills & Virtual Work Experience Programme - AWARD"
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# DUD - BCI - Information, Communication and Technology Skills & Virtual Work Experience Programme - AWARD

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3b29c3a-f1e2-4860-9434-509a321d9a37

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is overseeing the procurement process for the "DUD - BCI - Information, Communication and Technology Skills & Virtual Work Experience Programme." This tender, categorised under education and training services, is located in Dudley, West Midlands, with the contract period commencing on 22nd June 2020 and concluding on 30th June 2021. The procurement method employed is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the tender period ended on 19th June 2020. The awarded value for this programme is £99,000, and it has been successfully contracted to LearnPlay Foundation.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that are involved in education, training, or IT services. Businesses that specialise in providing virtual work experiences or have expertise in the creative media sector may find this tender aligns well with their service offerings. Engaging in such programmes can enhance a business's profile and establish strong links within the community while contributing to the development of future talent in the sector.

## Notice

This programme is designed to provide eligible participants with an opportunity to gain practical experience of the variety of roles and responsibilities within the creative media sector. An 8-week programme that must include: an introduction to a range of roles, a 2-week focus on employability and, 5 weeks of a focused virtual work experience programme which will allow participants to experience one or two occupational areas of their choice or the providers choice based on their observation of the participants level of interest and ability. Participants should undertake a comprehensive & structured programme of activities selected from a pathway that should include:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7dfe012-1511-42e4-9e62-37b17116e281 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2020 at 08:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7dfe012-1511-42e4-9e62-37b17116e281
- 1 Jul 2020 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7dfe012-1511-42e4-9e62-37b17116e281

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7dfe012-1511-42e4-9e62-37b17116e281
  1st July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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