Published date: 6 October 2022
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Secondary education services - 80200000
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£100,000
Procurement reference
KENT001-DN624918-18032743
Published date
6 October 2022
Closing date
30 August 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
26 September 2022
Contract end date
31 March 2023
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?
Yes
Description
There has been a long-term decline in NEET provision across the county. In Autumn 2021, Reconnect provided some funding to deliver re-engagement provision in areas, where provision was particularly lacking. Despite new provision being launched in the county, the NEET Support Service have identified 4 areas where there is urgent need for provision:
• Thanet
• Swale
• Maidstone
• Gravesend
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to many students becoming very disengaged from education and continue to struggle to access services and education. A high number are experiencing mental health problems. We are looking for projects to re-engage these young people.
These should offer:
• Activities that will bridge the gap back into mainstream education and services.
• 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.
• 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 if the bidder can demonstrate they are effective in re-engaging NEET young people.
Delivery should primarily be face to face for this client group.
Award information
Awarded date
15 September 2022
Contract start date
26 September 2022
Contract end date
31 March 2023
Total value of contract
£96,882
This contract was awarded to 3 suppliers.
Brogdale CIC
Address
Willowway,
Culnells Farm,
School Lane,
Iwade,
ME9 8QJReference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
CXK
Address
The Old Court
Tufton Street
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1QNReference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Mind in Bexley and East Kent
Address
34 King Street,
Ramsgate,
Kent
CT11 8NTReference
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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