Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c66-e0a0-726f-903d-3e4286f959df/provision-of-a-single-handed-care-project-training-provider closed GB open procedure # Provision of a single handed CARE project - training provider [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £36,000 to £40,000 Published 7 Oct 2021 Deadline Closed 20 Oct 2021 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Reference No. ASC106- FOR THE PROVISION OF A SINGLE HANDED CARE PROJECT - TRAINING PROVIDER ### BRIEF DESCRIPTION With the introduction of the Care Act 2014, Local Authorities must have care and support systems to intervene early to support individuals, help people retain or regain skills or confidence, and prevents need or delay of deterioration wherever possible. The Borough Council of Sandwell ("The Council") seeks to procure an organisation to deliver two core elements and work alongside its internal Occupational Therapy Service and Social Work Teams to achieve the following: - Deliver an accredited Level 4 Single Handed Care - Train the Trainer training to approximately 79 key Health and Social Care staff. Training facilities will be provided locally to deliver the training, with the required equipment being provided. SMBC will work with the awarding provider to identify the key equipment required for the training. As part of this training, tools and resources are to be provided to the delegates to deliver the required training within their representing organisations. - As part of aftercare support all delegates will require access to online resources after the training has been completed for a minimum of 12 months. Further details can be found in the Service Specification. The Council has a maximum budget of £40,000, including travel expenses for this contract. The Contract will commence approximately from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022, but this may be subject to change. Suitably qualified and experienced persons and organisations are invited to express an interest in quoting for the above service. Quotations must quote the Title and ITQ Reference No. detailed above and be submitted no later than 12.00 Noon on Wednesday 20 October 2021 via the supplier In-Tend portal. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on price and quality. The criteria, on which quotations will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, will be included within the quotation document. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc) to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 20 October 2021 at 12.00 hours Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/13f90f07-c260-4d1c-b902-f8c2d6938954) 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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