Award of Specialised Pre-Employment Support for SEND and NEET Individuals in the Black Country
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Specialised Pre-Employment Support for SEND and NEET Individuals in the Black Country
Awarded 02 Aug 2020
Awarded02 Aug 2020
Value£71,640.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 5y 3mo ago12mo term
Awarded 2 Aug 2020Expired 30 July 2021
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to Opus Employer Engagement Services Ltd for a specialised recruitment support service targeting individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those not in employment, education or training (NEET) aged 15-29 across the Black Country.
The service includes employer engagement to source job opportunities, participant job readiness assessments and action plans, job readiness support such as interview preparation and CV writing, arranging interviews, assisting with travel, and acting as a broker between employers and participants.
The contract value is £71,640.
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