Tender

Contract for the provision of a Raising Aspirations for Young People Programme

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Nov 2023 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Raising Aspirations for Young People Programme. This initiative aims to deliver enterprise and employability programmes for young people in the Cannock Chase District. The contract, valued at £80,000 GBP, is part of the UK Shared Prosperity Funding Investment Plan from 2022 to March 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender closing on December 22, 2023. The contract period is set to start on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2025.

This contract opportunity provides a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to contribute towards empowering and raising aspirations of young people in the Cannock Chase District. Businesses focused on training services, other community, social, and personal services would find this opportunity well-suited for growth. The programme seeks to address social mobility challenges and create opportunities for underserved communities, working closely with mainstream schools, Pupil Referral Units, and SEND settings in the region.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of a Raising Aspirations for Young People Programme

Notice 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50914b4d-b2f2-47fa-aa3f-50ad334a645d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d816a24f-44ae-48a8-9e02-203d210cfe67
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Kendall
Contact Email
laura.kendall@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441785854656

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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