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Supported Employment - AWARD

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2025 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council has awarded a contract for a Supported Employment Service for Young People and Adults, focusing on those aged 16-25 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) or who are Not in Education, Training or Employment (NEET) with an EHCP, as well as adults aged 18+ who previously had an EHCP, have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), or are supported by Adult Social Care (ASC). This initiative falls under the education and training services category and includes related services such as community action programmes and special education services. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract awarded on 20 February 2025, and the service is set to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The contract, designated through an open procedure, highlights its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The service locations include the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories, and the rest of the world.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and community services to further their growth. Companies with expertise in providing support for young people and adults with SEND or EHCPs, or those that offer comprehensive training and employment services, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The project's scope and requirements highlight the potential for sustainable business engagement, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to contribute to impactful social services. Suppliers like Ways into Work CiC, who have been awarded the contract, demonstrate the value of specialist knowledge in this field, making it a promising venture for similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Employment - AWARD

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4ea65e-621e-4a76-b3fe-711957f680ae
Current Stage
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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
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
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAYS INTO WORK

Further Information

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