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title: "DUD - BCI - Counselling Support Programme"
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# DUD - BCI - Counselling Support Programme

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc5212b0-6d64-4c32-a5b4-19e06bcff14a

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for the "DUD - BCI - Counselling Support Programme", which aims to provide one-to-one counselling to eligible participants facing various barriers to progression. This tender falls under the education and training services industry and is set to be executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure due to its threshold. The tender period closes on 25 March 2020, while the contract is expected to commence on 6 April 2020 and continue until 30 June 2021. Services will be delivered at various locations in the West Midlands, specifically in Dudley, with the postal code DY1 1HF.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in counselling and social support services. Interested bidders should possess expertise in delivering non-judgemental, professional, and compassionate counselling, with the flexibility to meet the diverse needs of participants. By participating in this programme, businesses can contribute to social welfare while extending their service offerings and client base through sustained engagement in the local community.

## Notice

This programme is designed to support eligible participants who are living with barriers which prevents their progressions. Service Providers will deliver one to one counselling to enable participants to work through their issues and concerns. The counselling should provide practical tools to help them address their barriers and to see themselves and their future more positively. Service Providers can deliver between 6 -12 counselling sessions with each lasting between 45 - 90 minutes, depending on the needs of the participant. o Service Provider should be experienced in providing a non-judgemental, professional, compassionate and confidential counselling service o Service Provider should be able to provide flexible and adaptive counselling to cater for the needs of the diverse participants o Service Provider should be equipped to deal with a wide range of barriers such as: Additional information: Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description 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/cd9585ca-417c-44be-a386-4cd7c43efe0e |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| 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 | 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
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2020 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd9585ca-417c-44be-a386-4cd7c43efe0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd9585ca-417c-44be-a386-4cd7c43efe0e
  11th March 2020 - 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

## Provenance

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