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Youth Employment and Enhanced Service.

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is commissioning a Youth Employment and Enhanced Service targeting 16-24-year-olds in the East of England, specifically those not in employment, education, or training (NEET). This service aims to guide young people towards employment, education, or voluntary work through various support mechanisms. The procurement process is currently active and follows an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 21 February 2025. The contract is set to begin on 1 April 2025 and run until 31 March 2028. Organisations interested should note the primary industry category is training services, and further classifications include coaching services and youth education services.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specializing in training, personal development, and vocational services. SMEs should find this procurement particularly attractive as the requirements are designed to support smaller enterprises. Companies with expertise in youth employment support, career coaching, and vocational education stand to gain significantly from participating. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to contribute meaningfully to reducing youth unemployment in the region while establishing long-term relationships with local government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Youth Employment and Enhanced Service.

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council is commissioning a Youth Employment Service and Enhanced Service for 16-24-year-olds, focussing primarily on those who are currently not in employment, education or training (NEET), but also providing a universal offer to any young person seeking advice and support. The service will support and encourage young people to become work ready and ultimately move into paid work, work placements, employment, voluntary work, education, apprenticeships and/or training. Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on the following link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29735cc4-0171-448b-b747-894aaf360d77
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

80000000 - Education and training services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Abiola Michael Bucknor
Contact Email
abiola.bucknor@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01502523677

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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