Published date: 22 February 2021

This notice was replaced on 14 October 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 14 October 2021)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£9,200,000

Procurement reference

tender_265264/926493

Published date

22 February 2021

Closing date

25 March 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

20 May 2021

Contract end date

20 May 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

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

Youth Custody Service with the support of Ministry of Justice Apprenticeships team has identified a gap in the current qualification offer to staff. Would like to move to an apprenticeship offer. Teaching and learning capability is a key priority for YCS and there is currently no apprenticeship on offer to fill this learning gap when the current provision ends.
Executive Director for Youth Custody Service Helga Swidenbank, has asked HMPPS to support YCS to deliver an apprenticeship offer which is chid focused and will still meet the recommendations set out in the Charlie Taylor review 2017. To professionalise the workforce and give staff the training and skills to work with children.
MoJ and YCS would like to procure an apprenticeship for Level 4 children, young people and families practitioner. The apprenticeship is on the national standards.
The length of the contract would be for 5 years plus a 1 year extension with all learners having completed the apprenticeship by end of contract. YCS would like a blended learning approach with both face to face and so parts distance learning. This will need to include the cross-fertilisation approach with other learners from child focus services. (covid issues notwithstanding)
The provider will need to ensure that the offer covers these 7 sites across the UK
YOI Cookham Wood (Kent)
YOI Feltham (Outer London)
YOI Werrington (Stoke)
YOI Wetherby (Leeds)
YOI Parc (Wales)
STC Oakhill (Milton Keynes)
STC Rainsbrook (Rugby)

YCS would like a closed Cohort for legacy staff within
YOI Parc - Total - 90
STC Rainsbrook - Total 120
STC Oakhill - Total 140
All new staff within YCS which is approximately 300 a year will be onboarded in a roll-on roll-off model to maximise flexibility. We are keen to ensure that cohorts include other public and private organisations to maximise cross fertilisation of ideas and experience. Learners will be placed in all venues of the Youth Custody Estate therefore we will require the successful bidder to offer convenient coverage to the whole estate.
In light of the current situation it is expected that the provider be adaptable and able to continue learning and assessment under covid-19 restrictions or any similar.
The supplier must suffice all obligations under the Equality Act (2010) especially in regards to access and reasonable adjustments for those with protected characteristics.
The supplier must deliver this service in line with all Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Education and Institute for Apprenticeships rules, laws, guidelines and regulations.

This course must be delivered within the funding bands set by the ESFA for funding this apprenticeship.

More information

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About the buyer

Address

Ministry of Justice, CCMD, 1st Floor, 5 Wellington Place,
leeds
LS1 4AP
England

Email

mojlearninganddevelopment@justice.gov.uk

Website

https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk