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title: "Vocational Pathways - Health and Social Care - AWARD"
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# Vocational Pathways - Health and Social Care - AWARD

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5bef9c6-ed16-452a-a254-775121f2a2c5

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a tender to procure services for the "Vocational Pathways - Health and Social Care" programme aimed at supporting 15-29-year-olds who are NEET (not in employment, education, or training) in the Black Country. The procurement began with a restricted procedure, and the contract is set to run from 1 July 2019 to 31 July 2020, with a total value of £20,000. This process is now complete, having had a tender period that concluded on 23 April 2019, when the successful providers were awarded contracts. The programme is part of a broader initiative to improve vocational training in the education and health and social care sectors.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care training, particularly those focusing on vocational skills development. Companies that are small or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) may find this contract particularly accessible, as the buyer shows an interest in supporting these sectors. Engaging in this programme will not only enhance service offerings but also help businesses expand their client base by contributing to community development and workforce training initiatives.

## Notice

Walsall Council seeks to procure the services of Providers able to offer a vocational pathway programme in Health and Social Care to participants of the Black Country Impact project who wish to pursue a career in this industry. The programme is aimed at eligible 15-29 year olds who live in the Black Country and are not in employment, education or training (NEET). Impact Vocational Pathways are vocationally focused provision for those seeking employment in a specific sector acting as an enabler to sustainable paid employment or further training such as an Apprenticeship.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c174cfbd-486a-4f0c-bc76-8211fa259d97 |
| 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 | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,724 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ASCEND HEALTHCARE AND CHILDCARE TRAINING; DUDLEY CARIBBEAN AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2019 at 12:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c174cfbd-486a-4f0c-bc76-8211fa259d97
- 1 Aug 2019 at 12:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c174cfbd-486a-4f0c-bc76-8211fa259d97
- 1 Aug 2019 at 12:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c174cfbd-486a-4f0c-bc76-8211fa259d97
- 18 Jun 2019 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c174cfbd-486a-4f0c-bc76-8211fa259d97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c174cfbd-486a-4f0c-bc76-8211fa259d97
  2nd August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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