Published date: 16 June 2020

Last edited date: 16 June 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 30 June 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

DY1 1HF

Value of contract

£0 to £40,000

Procurement reference

DPS 0116a

Published date

16 June 2020

Closing date

30 June 2020

Contract start date

3 August 2020

Contract end date

31 July 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

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.

More information

Links

Additional text

Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU

Funding Description

ESF/YEI

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Kathryn Jobling

Address

Priory Road
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 1HF
United Kingdom

Telephone

01384 817382

Email

Kathryn.jobling@dudley.gov.uk

Website

www.dudley.gov.uk