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Post 16 Transition support package

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

28 Apr 2021 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Post 16 Transition support package" is being undertaken by Somerset County Council, located in Taunton, South West, United Kingdom. The primary objective is to provide Transition College Support Services aimed at young people in Years 11-13 at risk of becoming Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). This project, which has been awarded a contract value of £294,571 and is classified under vocational training services (CPV code 80530000), has passed through the tender stage, with the final award published on 28 April 2021. The contract period commenced on 1 February 2021 and is set to conclude on 1 July 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and support services for young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the services required. The successful suppliers include established entities such as Young Somerset and Yeovil College, highlighting a preference for entities with a robust background in educational support, making this an attractive opportunity for similar businesses aiming to expand their reach in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Post 16 Transition support package

Notice Description

To procure and appoint suitably qualified supplier(s) to provide Transition College Support Services for young people in Years 11-13, who are, or are at risk of becoming, Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). This project is part funded by European Social Fund monies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f70fd78-54d4-4958-9d9d-4371a24bc000
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c7b205-0c5f-4f51-8742-3706c97ac57b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£294,571 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£294,571 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 1 Jul 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

SOMERSET SKILLS AND LEARNING

SSE OUTDOORS

WHITEHEAD ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING

YEOVIL COLLEGE

YOUNG SOMERSET

YOUTH

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