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TIIAG (Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance Service) and Prospectus

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

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Award

25 Jul 2023 at 08:20

Award Notice
Tender

25 Apr 2023 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wakefield Council is procuring the Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance (TIIAG) Service and Prospectus under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services. This contract falls within the Education and training services category. The contract starts on 1st October 2023 and lasts for 36 months with a possible extension of up to 24 months. The tender period ends on 30th May 2023. The estimated cost for the service is not more than £218,000 annually.

This procurement opportunity created by Wakefield Council presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to bid for providing the TIIAG Service and E-Prospectus. Businesses in the education and training services sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council aims to encourage young people's participation in education and training, especially those not in employment or education. The service provider will play a crucial role in helping reduce NEET numbers and supporting the council's duties outlined in the Education and Skills Act 2008.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TIIAG (Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance Service) and Prospectus

Notice 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 PS218,000 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4050c2bc-c3ed-4dff-82a5-8659eef2161b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d63170-046b-43fa-93db-2e585646ed78
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,240,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,123,750 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROSPECTS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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