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title: "DUD - BCI - Music Production & ICT Programme - AWARD"
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# DUD - BCI - Music Production & ICT Programme - AWARD

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd0e0334-42f9-4881-a711-93d77132d441

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a tender process for the "DUD - BCI - Music Production & ICT Programme," aimed at providing education and training services to participants, including those with barriers such as Autism and other Special Educational Needs. The procurement was undertaken using a selective method, with the tender period ending on March 18, 2020. The contract period is from March 23, 2020, to March 31, 2020, and delivery will occur in Sandwell, West Midlands. The winning bidder for this tender is Ascend Healthcare and Childcare Training Limited, as announced on March 26, 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those that offer inclusive programmes tailored for individuals with special needs. Companies that specialise in music production, ICT training, and employability skills development would be well-suited to participate in future similar tenders. Those that can manage logistics like transport and catering, as well as adhere to health and safety standards, stand to benefit from the growing demand for specialised educational services in the public sector.

## Notice

This programme is designed to support participants who wish to develop a range of skills to explore their career aspirations. Participants will have a variety of barriers that may include, Autism, physical and Special Educational Needs (SEND). The blended course must contain a combination of music and information technology, along with the opportunity for participants to improve their Maths & English skills. In addition; employability and social/life skills (such as confidence, working with others and resilience) will enhance the programme and meet the needs of all participants To Include: o Music software o Sound engineering o ICT at Beginners and Intermediate Levels o Maths and English o Life/social and employability skills Service Provider must: o include the price of transport within the quote. Some participants may lack the ability to travel independently and will require daily taxi transport to and from the delivery venue. o Include the price of Lunches within your quotes. o deliver from a location in Sandwell that is accessible by public transport, outlining the planned delivery locations and venues 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/3d80773b-5166-4779-8c2b-89ed1a7c5597 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 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 | 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 | ASCEND HEALTHCARE AND CHILDCARE TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2020 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d80773b-5166-4779-8c2b-89ed1a7c5597

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d80773b-5166-4779-8c2b-89ed1a7c5597
  26th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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