Tender

Supported Employment

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2024 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council is currently in the Tender stage of procurement for a contract titled "Supported Employment." This contract aims to deliver a Supported Employment Service for young people aged 16-25 with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) or those not in education, training, or employment (NEET) with an EHCP, as well as adults aged 18+ who previously had an EHCP, have a special educational need or disability (SEND), or are known to Adult Social Care (ASC) as NEET. The services fall under the education and training industry category and will cover various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 13th December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028. Interested parties must register on the council's portal to express interest and access additional documents.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs well-versed in providing educational and community support services. Companies specialising in youth education, special needs education, and community action programmes stand to benefit from participating in this tender. This contract not only opens pathways to substantial employment for skilled providers but also fosters community development through dedicated support for young people and adults requiring additional assistance to access employment, education, or training. Engaging with this procurement could enhance the social impact and reach of businesses committed to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with special educational needs and disabilities.

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Notice Title

Supported Employment

Notice Description

The Council is tendering a contract for a Supported Employment Service For Young People And Adults The full scope as outlined in the specification. The service will be aimed at young people aged 16-25 Years with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or those Not in Education, Training or Employment (NEET) with an EHC Plan , and for adults aged 18 + that previously had an EHCP, have a special educational need or disability (SEND) or are known to Adult Social Care (ASC) as being not in education, employment or training (NEET) and would benefit from additional support in order to access and sustain employment, education or training Additional information: Please register on our portal in order to express interest and access documents relating to this tender opportunity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5bd698-8f32-4f89-8873-496df9c8bdb9
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80000000 - Education and training services

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

85322000 - Community action programme

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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