Published date: 22 November 2023

This notice was replaced on 8 February 2024

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

Awarded contract (published 8 February 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Training services - 80500000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£80,000

Procurement reference

IA3268

Published date

22 November 2023

Closing date

22 December 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Cannock Chase District Council was awarded monies from the UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) by Government in December 2022 to deliver the Council's agreed UKSPF Investment Plan from 2022 to March 2025. Part of the Council's Investment Plan for the fund's included a People and Skill's priority that identified the need to support young people in the District's High Schools to raise their aspirations and empower students to make informed decisions about their subject choices and future careers. In these times of rapid technology and cultural changes young people, more than ever, need specialised support to make informed choices about future careers.

This project creates benefits for young people who are at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education Employment or Training) or who are facing education challenges and represents a truly inclusive approach to achieving the UKSPF Investment Plan aims in Cannock Chase.

Cannock Chase Council are looking for a skilled and experienced organisation who can enable young people to fulfil their true potential by delivering a range of enterprise and employability programmes, working inclusively and flexibly to address the social mobility challenges affecting underserved communities. The programme should encompass financial capability and entrepreneurial skills, creating opportunities to raise aspirations, build confidence, adaptability, resourcefulness, and resilience. Ensuring equal opportunity of access, partnering with mainstream schools, Pupil Referral Units and SEND (Special Educational Needs) settings in the Cannock Chase District.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Laura Kendall

Address

Tipping Street
Stafford
ST16 2DH
United Kingdom

Telephone

+441785854656

Email

laura.kendall@staffordshire.gov.uk