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title: "DUD - BCI - Combined Fork Lift Truck Counterbalance and Reach (Sandwell) - AWARD"
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# DUD - BCI - Combined Fork Lift Truck Counterbalance and Reach (Sandwell) - AWARD

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbfaecc1-ca8c-4fa4-8156-f9fcc7d9140f

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting an award for a procurement titled "DUD - BCI - Combined Fork Lift Truck Counterbalance and Reach (Sandwell)." This contract focuses on delivering combined Forklift Truck Training to young adults aged 18-29 across the Black Country, aligning with the education and training services sector. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2021 and spans until 29th July 2022. The procurement process was selective, following a restricted procedure, with the tender completion deadline set for 2nd June 2021. The training is to be delivered face-to-face in the West Midlands, specifically within the postal region DY1 1HF.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training providers and educational organisations, particularly those with experience in vocational training and health & safety compliance. Companies that deliver practical training courses and possess the capacity to engage with young adults and engage in referral systems are ideally suited to compete for this contract. Given the nature of the procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, potentially expanding their market presence in the West Midlands region.

## Notice

To deliver a combined Forklift Truck Training (Reach and Counter Balance) to eligible 18-29-year olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) across the Black Country. Course should cover a range of topics such as, but not limited: o Introduction to course o Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98 o Regulations o Maintenance and Battery charging procedures o Forklift Terminology o Factors affecting stability o Motive controls and Hydraulic controls o Manoeuvring in open and confined areas o Stacking at various levels o Vehicle Inspections & running & checks o Safe operating methods o Practical Assessment o Vehicles loading and unloading o Proximity Hazards & Risk Assessments o Theory & Practical Training Sessions & Assessment/Tests o Code of practice and safety codes relevant to the operation Course Delivery The above course must be delivered on a 1:2:1 Basis, (Face to Face) Please Note: Although this tender is for a potential 40 participants, BCI and Sandwell MBC cannot guarantee the referral of the total stated number of participants, this is an estimated potential maximum amount, we would therefore encourage all training providers to support referrals by marketing the Fork Lift Truck Training (Combined), and using the BCI referral route highlighted in the Service Level Agreement (SLA) to maximise the contract numbers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/046d0bfc-5e9c-40c6-b314-af2fbe903e01 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 29 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | EURO SHAF TRAINING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
- 55900000 - Retail trade services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/046d0bfc-5e9c-40c6-b314-af2fbe903e01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/046d0bfc-5e9c-40c6-b314-af2fbe903e01
  12th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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