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title: "DUD - College Transition & Vocational Tasters"
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# DUD - College Transition & Vocational Tasters

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9f9c78a-a7f6-43e2-a3d1-cb64cf03295f

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking bids for the tender titled "DUD - College Transition & Vocational Tasters." This initiative falls under the Education and Training Services sector, specifically targeting vocational training services. Located in Dudley, West Midlands, the procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with bids closing on 7th June 2019. The estimated value of the contract is £925,000, with a minimum bid requirement of £50,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2019 and will last until 30th September 2019, and the procurement method employed is a selective process via a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in educational services and vocational training, particularly those that specialise in providing practical experiences or tailored educational pathways. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this contract. Engaging with this procurement can enhance a business's reputation and client base while contributing to reducing dropout rates in educational settings.

## Notice

To deliver vocational tasters and practical experiences to support participants in selecting the correct educational pathway for them, to eliminate or reduce 'drop outs' from selecting the wrong course for their career, skillset or ambitions Additional information: Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : 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/e92f407a-45bf-4e77-99d4-0840cdd109a0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £925,000 |
| 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
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 23 May 2019 at 12:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92f407a-45bf-4e77-99d4-0840cdd109a0
- 23 May 2019 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92f407a-45bf-4e77-99d4-0840cdd109a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e92f407a-45bf-4e77-99d4-0840cdd109a0
  23rd May 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

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