--- title: "DUD - BCI - SEND Pre-Employment Specialised Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fed26768-6d5a-415b-8193-f045dcf52843" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fed26768-6d5a-415b-8193-f045dcf52843" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fed26768-6d5a-415b-8193-f045dcf52843.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fed26768-6d5a-415b-8193-f045dcf52843.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-06-16" --- # DUD - BCI - SEND Pre-Employment Specialised Support Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fed26768-6d5a-415b-8193-f045dcf52843 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fed26768-6d5a-415b-8193-f045dcf52843) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fed26768-6d5a-415b-8193-f045dcf52843.json) ## Summary The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a service provider for the contract titled "DUD - BCI - SEND Pre-Employment Specialised Support." This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category and is located in Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 30th June 2020. The chosen provider will begin the contract on 3rd August 2020, which will run until 31st July 2021. The procurement method is selective, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, aimed at ensuring that qualified businesses can apply. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on recruitment support services targeting individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), especially those working with young people aged 15-29 who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). Companies specialising in employer engagement, job readiness support, or those with expertise in dealing with vulnerable individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the evident emphasis on their engagement in this procurement process. ## Notice The Service provider is to provide a specialised recruitment support service specifically targeted to those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and be delivered within a suitable environment. Potential service providers need to demonstrate clear and extensive expertise and experience of working with to eligible 15-29 year olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) across the Black Country and demonstrate being skilled at dealing with challenging behaviour and have an understanding of the issues that vulnerable individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds may have. The service will include: o Employer Engagement to source employment opportunities matching participant to suitable vacancies o Participant job readiness assessment & action plan o Job readiness support such as preparing for interview and CV writing, arranging interviews, assisting with travel. o Act as broker between potential employer and participant. 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/1d3b2024-57af-42fe-b1ab-0b7067ebe39b | | 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 | 16 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 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 ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2020 at 08:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d3b2024-57af-42fe-b1ab-0b7067ebe39b - 16 Jun 2020 at 08:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d3b2024-57af-42fe-b1ab-0b7067ebe39b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d3b2024-57af-42fe-b1ab-0b7067ebe39b 16th June 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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