--- title: "Quotation for Manual Handling of Objects Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c73f08b7-da79-44c2-bc7a-03d91d56f34b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c73f08b7-da79-44c2-bc7a-03d91d56f34b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c73f08b7-da79-44c2-bc7a-03d91d56f34b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c73f08b7-da79-44c2-bc7a-03d91d56f34b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-17" --- # Quotation for Manual Handling of Objects Training Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c73f08b7-da79-44c2-bc7a-03d91d56f34b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c73f08b7-da79-44c2-bc7a-03d91d56f34b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c73f08b7-da79-44c2-bc7a-03d91d56f34b.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotations for the "Manual Handling of Objects Training", aimed at equipping employees with essential skills for safe manual handling practices. This procurement process falls under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on personnel training services. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 3:00 PM on 1st November 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2018 and will last for a duration of two years, concluding on 30th November 2020. Interested suppliers can apply through the In-tend e-Tendering System, where they can register and access relevant documentation. This training opportunity presents a valuable prospect for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focused on health and safety compliance and manual handling procedures. Suppliers that can demonstrate expertise in delivering comprehensive training programmes, alongside experience in the public sector, may find this contract especially aligned with their capabilities. With a budget of £20,000 for the training services, this contract not only fosters skill enhancement for council employees but also offers a substantial business opportunity for potential providers in the training industry. ## Notice Quotation for Manual Handling of Objects Training Sandwell Metropolitan Borough "The Council" requires the following course to be delivered to employees: Manual Handling of Objects Training This training session requires the following objectives to be met: * To provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to enable them to carry out Manual Handling tasks safely and without risk of Injuring themselves or others. The agenda should consist of the following: * Health & Safety Law applicable to Manual Handling - Health & Safety at Work 1974 - section 2 * Manual Handling definition and injuries * Risk factors of back pain and ways to reduce the risk of injury * How to assess a manual handling situation e.g. TILE (Task, Individual, Load, Environment) and Hierarchy of Control * Lifting & carrying techniques and using lifting equipment * Risk Assessments e.g. a general repair job (renew an internal door & frame), working environment, individual capability etc. The session should also include national and benchmark statistics on Manual Handling injuries and sick days lost due to injury. We also request that Sandwell Council statistics are included in the course - these will be provided by us prior to the course start. The estimated budget available for the delivery of this training is PS20,000 and the contract period will be for 2 years, commencing 1st December 2018 to 30th November 2020. However, this information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Thursday 01 November 2018 at 15:00hrs Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Thursday 01 November 2018 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Thursday 01 November 2018 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8581ec38-0fb2-4602-99fa-37f35b90fffe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts - 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment - 79632000 - Personnel-training services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2018 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8581ec38-0fb2-4602-99fa-37f35b90fffe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8581ec38-0fb2-4602-99fa-37f35b90fffe 17th October 2018 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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