Published date: 27 August 2024
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
Social work services - 85310000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£3,638,444
Procurement reference
CORNWALL001-DN731307-54122197
Published date
27 August 2024
Closing date
30 September 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 April 2025
Contract end date
31 March 2030
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
Contract Duration: 5 + 2 years
Estimated contract value (7 years) : £3,638,444
Procurement Process: Open procurement - light touch - single stage
Please note this procurement will be conducted under the light-touch regime under regulation PCR 2015 27 (5). Please read the instructions for accessing the tender documents, response submission and the procurement timeline.
Please note that the successful provider will be required to transfer existing staff dedicated to the delivery of the current service under TUPE and commit to contract mobilisation for service delivery to commence on 1st April 2025.
Service Overview:
There are a number of statutory duties placed on Local Authorities in England to support the transition of vulnerable young people into adulthood and into employment. These duties include the following:-
Transition Support for young people with SEND - Responsibility for Education, Health and Care Plans for some learners and enabling Young People and families to make the transition between different stages of education and training
Identification, Tracking and Monitoring - establishing the identities of all young people who are failing to participate Post 16, or are at risk of not participating, and must target resources to those that need it most. Local authorities are expected to work with schools to identify, as early as possible, those who are in need of this targeted support, work together on transition arrangements and refer to specialist services as appropriate.
NEETs and other Vulnerable Groups - Local Authorities are responsible for vulnerable Young People who are at risk of not engaging in education or training.
Local Authorities also have a duty to ensure that there is sufficient suitable education and training provision for all young people aged 16-18 in their areas. For young people with an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) this duty is extended up to their 25th birthday. Ensuring that the authority promotes the effective participation in education or training by young people over the age of 16, in line with the raising of the participation age (RPA).
Core Aim:
This service aims to significantly reduce the number of young people (ages 14-19) who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET), with a particular focus on those in year 12 and 13
Key Activities:
Independent Careers Guidance: Provide young people at risk of NEET or currently NEET with impartial careers advice and support.
Post-16 Pathway Exploration: Help young people understand their educational and vocational options beyond year 11/12, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future.
Target Population:
Young people aged 14-19 (up to 25 for young people with SEND), particularly those identified as:
• At risk of becoming NEET year 9 to 11
• Year 12 and 13 students identified as NEET
• Young people to the age of 25 with Special Education Needs and Disabilities
• Vulnerable groups i.e. children in care, care leavers, young c
More information
About the buyer
Contact name
Simon Watkins
Address
County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1872
Website
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