Published date: 10 February 2023

This notice was replaced on 5 June 2023

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

Awarded contract (published 5 June 2023)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£2,220,000 to £2,960,000

Procurement reference

SEFT001-DN655288-41809867

Published date

10 February 2023

Closing date

13 March 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

3 June 2023

Contract end date

2 June 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Sefton Council is seeking a professional Supplier to provide a targeted and comprehensive data tracking, careers advisory and support service working with young people who are not engaged (or at risk of disengaging) in education, learning or employment (EET) in Sefton, to add value to the resources already available to the majority of young people through schools and training providers.

The Supplier will assist the Council in meeting the relevant statutory duties for tracking and monitoring of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) data to government and will also provide a comprehensive range of information, advice, guidance, and personal support services for young people who are NEET together with personalised guidance services for young people deemed to be vulnerable and at a higher risk of becoming NEET in the future. These service elements will be underpinned by accurate data evidencing needs and patterns of participation. This service will also provide an integrated pathway for young people from year 9 who are at risk of becoming NEET by the age of 16 and are referred to the Supplier.

About the buyer

Contact name

Jane Taylor

Address

1st Floor Magdalen House
Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1519344282

Email

jane.taylor1@sefton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.sefton.gov.uk/