Published date: 25 April 2023
This notice was replaced on 25 July 2023
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 25 July 2023)
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Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
Yorkshire and the Humber
Value of contract
£1,240,000
Procurement reference
72666
Published date
25 April 2023
Closing date
30 May 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 October 2023
Contract end date
30 September 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
The procurement process being undertaken is based upon the "open" tendering procedure as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement process falls under the Light Touch Regime as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Regulation 74-77.
The Authority is operating this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the PCR 2015, at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77) and Schedule 3.
The Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance (TIIAG) service will discharge Wakefield Council's duties set out in the Education and Skills Act 2008 enabling, encouraging and assisting young people to participate in education and training with a specific emphasis being on identifying and supporting those 16 and 17 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) including those who are NEET up to 25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities and care leavers.
The Service Provider will develop and manage the Common Application Process (CAP) and E- Prospectus in line with the TIIAG duties to assists in encouraging the take up of education, training and employment and reducing NEET.
The Service Provider will collect and record information in accordance with the National Client Caseload Information System Management Information Requirements and report this information to the Department for Education monthly.
The Contract period for the TIIAG Service and E-Prospectus will be with effect from 1 October 2023 for period of 36 months ending on 30th September 2026 with the option to extend up to a further 24 months.
The Council anticipates that delivery of this Service will cost no more than £218,000 per annum for the TIIAG and E-prospectus.
It is possible that TUPE might apply.
There will be an option to cease the E-prospectus at the end of Year One after a review of the service.
Tender Documents and information can be accessed via YORtender: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER Reference: 72666
About the buyer
Contact name
Karen Towers
Address
Wakefield One Po Box 700,Burton Street
WAKEFIELD
WF12EB
England
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