Award

Reconnect - Improving Work Experience

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jan 2022 at 10:54

Award Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2021 at 12:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Reconnect - Improving Work Experience." This initiative falls under the vocational training services category and is aimed at addressing the significant decline in work experience opportunities as a result of the Covid pandemic. The procurement is at the award stage, with a contract value of £70,000 set to commence from 10 January 2022 and concluding on 31 August 2022. The services will be delivered countywide in the South East region, primarily in a virtual format with some in-person opportunities, to enhance the quality of work experience for young people in schools.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in vocational training and educational support, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies offering services that enhance the delivery of work experience in educational settings, such as training for students and support for vulnerable learners, would be well positioned to compete. The focus on improving work experience initiatives not only helps local businesses engage with future talent but also promotes corporate social responsibility by addressing educational and employment challenges in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reconnect - Improving Work Experience

Notice Description

Kent County Council is looking to procure a service that meets the objectives of the Economic Wellbeing Theme within the Reconnect Programme, as stated below. Work Experience (WEX) declined dramatically over the Covid period and is still very limited as most companies are focussing on getting back on their feet not on supporting the community. Young people are often ill prepared for work experience and do not fully benefit from the opportunities. To mitigate the detrimental effects of Covid this needs to be improved. We wish to procure a project that improves the quality and quantity of work experience in schools. Aims: To build capacity in education by providing CPD and ongoing support to schools to develop their delivery of Work Experience. This will be linked to the Ofsted inspection framework and support the delivery of the Personal Development strand in schools. To provide young people training opportunities on how to prepare for WEX and maximise its benefits. To provide access for young people to a range of online and real world WEX opportunities in a supported way. To promote the benefits of Work Experience to Kent businesses. Details: Timescales - To start ASAP and continue for the maximum allowed period (31 August 2022). Much of the support would remain beyond this in the form of training materials, webinars etc remaining available online. Location - countywide. Mainly virtual with some in person opportunities. Delivery model, including number of students/institutions impacted We envisage two tiers of support, one intensive and one more self-directed. There will also be a need for some specialist support for vulnerable learners in schools and those not in education: Tier 1 - direct support to schools and access to real world placements Approximately 15 Mainstream Schools,5 special schools Tier 2 - 30 schools minimum Access to online/face to face training package and resources covering preparation for work experience, maximising the benefits, embedding in a school. Access to online and face to face work experience opportunities for students. Specialist Support Vulnerable learners often require additional support. We would like suppliers to offer additional direct support to these young people: Additional support for vulnerable learners in special schools in tier 1 and 2 - including interviews and preparation sessions to ensure they succeed in placements. 300 places for vulnerable students countywide for vulnerable students approaching the project directly. They will require support to find placements, prepare for them and maximise benefits

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75e1ed06-c675-4e49-81a7-a916545e32e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20581b36-992e-41ad-a673-3dc9e2b5091c
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
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBP KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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