CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Disability Training

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Cyngor Gwynedd is keen to commission a provider to provide equality training, specifically on disability issues, to enable our staff to develop their understanding of the broad field, in a safe and supportive environment.

The organisation recognises the importance of giving our staff the knowledge, skills and confidence to engage respectfully and effectively with disabled people.

Note - This training will be part of a wider programme, which looks to ensure staff receive specific training on different areas of equality. The intention is to offer further titles in the field that discuss specific protected characteristics, highlighting different barriers that diverse communities face.

Cyngor Gwynedd has a bilingual policy (Welsh and English). As a result the Council wishes to appoint a provider who can deliver the training in Welsh and English. However, we will consider English providers if there are no suitable bilingual providers.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=155705.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The contract will be for 8 events over a period of 2 years

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Cyngor Gwynedd has a bilingual policy (Welsh and English). As a result the Council wishes to appoint a provider who can deliver the training in Welsh and English. However, we will consider English providers if there are no suitable bilingual providers.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

The training will:

- Empower staff to support colleagues and service users

- Promote a culture of respect and understanding

- Reduce stigma, prejudice and inequality

- Build staff confidence by dealing with diverse communities

- Improve accessibility in communications, services and environments

The main requirements of the training include:

- Life experience – whether that's from the trainer directly or in videos/stories presented during the training

- An overview of the various impairments that exist

- Identifying the barriers faced by disabled individuals.

- Learning the appropriate language to use and appropriate behaviour

- An introduction to the social model

- Understanding the meaning of 'intersectionality '

- An interactive event that gives staff the opportunity to share good practice as well as ask questions and share ideas

- A practical element for staff to understand the good practices of the community (for example: using the correct terminology)

- Reinforcing respect and dignity in the workplace and in the community.

(WA Ref:155705)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice