Award

School Attendance Programme

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2022 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a School Attendance Programme in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "School Attendance Programme," is aimed at addressing persistent absenteeism among pupils with less than 90% attendance levels. The contract value is £32,980 GBP, with a contract period from October 17, 2022, to March 31, 2023, under the category of Secondary Education Services.

This opportunity, suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises, presents a chance for businesses to offer school-based intervention programmes targeting persistently absent pupils. Companies involved in education services, mental health support, and social development would be well-suited to compete in this tendering process led by Kent County Council through an open procurement method. The deadline for tender submissions was September 30, 2022.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Attendance Programme

Notice Description

Following the school closures as a result of Covid, school attendance has struggled to return to the pre-pandemic levels for many pupils. For some, this absence is undoubtedly Covid related but the levels far exceed this and there is increasing evidence that the most disadvantaged pupils across the UK are disproportionately affected (EPI, 2021). Attending school is one of the most significant factors in the well-being of children and young people (DfE, 2018). Poor attendance impacts a child's future, not just through their educational achievement but also socially and developmentally (Swansea University, 2021). While absenteeism can be seen as a short-term condition, prolonged absenteeism may be a predictor of lasting issues that persist into adulthood (King, Ollendick &Tonge, 1995), such as "school dropout, delinquency and occupational and relationship problems" (Kearney & Bensaheb, 2006), and economic deprivation and social, marital, occupational and psychiatric problems (Kearney & Graczyk, 2014). Kent County Council are looking to procure a countywide service that delivers a school-based intervention programme for persistently absent pupils (with a 90% or less attendance). These pupils could present with a variety of barriers to attendance, which may include low level anxiety linked to poor peer relationships/networks, low sense of belonging in the school environment, and challenging relationships with adults at school and the level of need would not require an intensive model of support. Poor mental health has frequently been linked to poor school attendance, with anxiety described as a key risk factor. There are many aspects of the school setting that may cause anxiety, such as separation from parents/carers, social interaction with peers/school staff, and academic stress which may lead pupils to avoid school. Somatic symptoms such as headaches and tummy-aches are also common in children with anxiety and may further contribute to absence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88210e0-4986-4538-953e-489b5a29c5f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 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
Sam Wright
Contact Email
sam.wright@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PROJECT SALUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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