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Neurodivergent Support

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Nov 2024 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Neurodivergent Support" project, focusing on providing specialist training services in the Education and Training Services industry. The initiative targets economically inactive and socially excluded unemployed adults, particularly those with neurodivergent traits, within the Barnsley area. The procurement was executed through a direct award with a contract period beginning on 1st September 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. The total contract value amounts to £55,154 GBP, and the awarded supplier is Autism Plus.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing support to neurodivergent individuals and those experienced in offering tailored training services that improve employability skills, digital literacy, and workplace confidence. Companies that can demonstrate success in engaging and supporting disadvantaged groups to transition into employment, education, or volunteering roles are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This contract indicates a growing market for customised support services within local councils, presenting a valuable business growth avenue.

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Notice Title

Neurodivergent Support

Notice Description

The provider has been contracted to deliver against their submitted proposal (schedule 1). The provider's is to target the following group of people: - Economically inactive adults. - Socially excluded unemployed adults whose needs which cannot be, or have not been, appropriately met through mainstream provision (e.g. DWP's Restart, Work & Health Programme) The provider is to ensure that 50% of the participants who sign up to the programme are economically inactive - The provider will be specifically looking to support participants who are: - Neurodivergent individuals of working age (16 years plus) from across the Barnsley area. - Individuals who are struggling to access mainstream provision, or those that fall in between the gap of services. - Individuals who have a diagnosis/ are seeking a diagnosis or suspect they have neurodivergent traits. The provider's performance will be measured against the following outcomes: - 40 Individuals engaged in the provision. Eligibility based upon UKSPF Eligibility criteria. - 35% of those individuals where appropriate moving into; Paid Employment, Internships, Apprenticeships, Volunteering or Education. - 80% Reporting an increase in Confidence. - 100% able to successfully use digital devices to search for employment. - 50% of participants to have been offered a mock interview. - 1 Employer Focussed Session focussed on raising awareness of Neurodiversity in the workplace.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3740392f-838d-4732-9bc5-cd8aebdbcc7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19280e58-f67e-4460-9252-05239ea0a7d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,154 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,154 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Maddie Bray
Contact Email
madeleinebray@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01226000000

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTISM PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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