Published date: 3 February 2022
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Contract summary
Industry
Secondary education services - 80200000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£50,000
Procurement reference
KENT001-DN595937-34673402
Published date
3 February 2022
Closing date
17 September 2021
Closing time
12am
Contract start date
5 October 2021
Contract end date
27 December 2021
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
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant number of students disengaging from education. Almost all provision is currently full and there is very little available to young people becoming NEET. A high number of NEETs are experiencing mental health problems, and many are struggling to access services and education. Additional short term English and Maths sessions are required to support with missed learning opportunities due to the pandemic.
Lot 1
Support for students to improve English and Maths grades to ensure they can progress in education.
This provision can be delivered in any way that suits the needs of the learners. Online delivery will be needed for most young people.
Delivery should result in a recognised qualification that will support progression in education, such as functional skills.
Provision should be available across the county.
Lots 2, 3 and 4
Re-engagement for those who have become disengaged from education and services.
The Covid-19 pandemic has lead to a large number of students becoming very disengaged from education. Many of them are struggling to access services and education now they are opening up again. A high number are experiencing mental health problems. We are looking for projects to re-engage these young people. They should offer:
Activities should be needs lead based on an initial assessment.
Motivational/confidence building support
Employability/Soft skills development
Mentoring/personal support
Maths and English where required - a recognised qualification such as functional skills.
Activities that will bridge the gap back into mainstream education and services.
Work Experience/community activities/general positive activities
Support for those experiencing mental health issues.
This is an indicative list and we are open to other offers as long as the bidder can demonstrate they are effective in re-engaging NEET young people.
Delivery should primarily be face to face for this client group.
Programmes should be of 6-12 weeks duration with a minimum of 5 hours contact/activity time per week. We would expect a minimum of 10-15 participants per lot. If providers can offer more places, this will be taken into account when bids are judged.
This aspect of provision should delivered in the following locations (1 lot per location):
Thanet
Sheppey
Dartford/Gravesham
Award information
Awarded date
4 October 2021
Contract start date
5 October 2021
Contract end date
27 December 2021
Total value of contract
£50,000
This contract was awarded to 3 suppliers.
CXK
Address
The Old Court
Tufton Street
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1QNReference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Runway Training
Address
190 High Street
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1BEReference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Brogdale CIC
Address
45 St Lukes Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5ASReference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Sam Wright
Address
County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom
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