Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c56-7c7e-719c-b8c8-b2376e249f5d/dud-black-country-impact-project-dynamic-purchasing-system-the-impact-project closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # DUD-Black Country Impact Project Dynamic Purchasing System (The Impact Project) [Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dudley-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £15,000,000 to £20,000,000 Published 26 Oct 2018 Deadline Closed 24 Aug 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Impact Project DPS is being set up by Dudley MBC, on behalf of other Authorities Sandwell MBC, Walsall MBC, The City of Wolverhampton Council & Wolverhampton Voluntary Sector Council ('the Impact Partners').The Impact Project DPS will help the Impact Partners deliver a European Social Fund and Youth Employment Initiative funded project ('the Impact Project') to address high levels of youth unemployment in the Black Country through sustainable integration into the labour market of young people, in particular those aged 15-29 years not in employment, education or training (NEET), including young people at risk of social exclusion and from marginalised communities. Service users are described as 'Impact Participants'. Economic operators will be able to apply to join the Impact Project DPS in respect of eight Service Lots covering services including engagement, skills, training, work placements, end to end provision (see below). Some supplies may be purchased via Service Lot 8. Additional information: The main subject matter is 'social and other specific services' which fall within the 'light regime'. Impact Partners will use flexibilities under Regs 74-76. E.g. the Impact Partners do not intend to comply with all the requirements of Regulation 34 (DPS). They will adapt procedures to suit the requirements of the Impact Project and the specific needs of the Impact Participants which include disadvantaged and vulnerable groups. The date in section IV.2.2 is for applications at the Initial Joining Stage only. Service Providers may apply to join the Impact Project DPS at any time (see Impact Partnership DPS Rules para 3 for explanation). The deadline for return of Tenders will be specified in the Request for Tenders. Where practicable, the Impact Partners intend to allow a period of 10 calendar days for the return of Tenders however the Impact Partners reserve the right to specify a longer or shorter period on a case by case basis. Variant bids will not be accepted. ### Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ESF/YEI Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6d365a9a-e1a1-441e-b937-28b40dfa737a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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