Published date: 11 March 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: 25 March 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Industrial machinery - 42000000

  • Construction materials and associated items - 44100000

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

DY1 1HF

Value of contract

£0 to £20,000

Procurement reference

DPS0108

Published date

11 March 2020

Closing date

25 March 2020

Contract start date

6 April 2020

Contract end date

30 June 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

To deliver a combined Forklift Truck Training (Reach and Counter Balance) to eligible 18-29-year olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) across the Black Country.

Course should cover a range of topics such as, but not limited to:

o Introduction to course
o Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
o Regulations
o Maintenance and Battery charging procedures
o Forklift Terminology
o Factors affecting stability
o Motive controls and Hydraulic controls
o Manoeuvring in open and confined areas
o Stacking at various levels
o Vehicle Inspections & running & checks
o Safe operating methods
o Practical Assessment
o Vehicles loading and unloading
o Proximity Hazards & Risk Assessments
o Theory & Practical Training Sessions & Assessment/Tests
o Code of practice and safety codes relevant to the operation

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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