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ESCC - SS Tender for the Provision of Youth Employability Service

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract to CXK LIMITED for the provision of the Youth Employability Service. This service aims to provide Information, Advice, and Guidance support for young people in the South East of England who are not engaged in post-16 learning or are at risk of disengagement. The service commenced on 1st October 2023 and will run until 30th September 2028, covering industry categories of Education and training services, as well as Health and social work services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 3rd March 2023. The contract is valued at £3,517,285 GBP, including a potential additional £100,000 GBP for extended funding, although this sum is not guaranteed.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the sectors of education, training, and social work, particularly those with experience in youth employability and support services. SME and VCSE organisations are well-suited to compete, given the project's focus on providing tailored, supportive environments for at-risk youths. The open procurement process ensures that capable businesses can vie for contracts, promoting competitive growth and fostering collaboration within the industry. Engaging in this tender could enhance an organisation's portfolio and solidify its presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC - SS Tender for the Provision of Youth Employability Service

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council have awarded to a single provider to provide an Information, Advice and Guidance support service for young people who are not in learning post-16 or at risk of not progressing into post-16 learning to be known as the "Youth Employability Service". The Service commenced 1st October 2023 and ends 30 September 2028 with no further option to extend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccaafbe5-1706-4208-8fde-24eadaccc612
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833c54f3-e0da-4045-ae8b-1444d320f5c3
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,517,285 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,517,285 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2028 Over 5 years
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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CXK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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