Tender

Reed in Partnership - Additional Capacity / Contingency Providers for NCS delivery in the West Midlands & East

REED IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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Tender

19 Nov 2019 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Reed in Partnership Limited for the tender titled "Reed in Partnership - Additional Capacity / Contingency Providers for NCS delivery in the West Midlands & East". This opportunity falls under the youth education services category and is set to take place primarily in the West Midlands and East of England. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline of 3rd December 2019 at 5pm. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st March 2020 and is expected to conclude by 1st December 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, targeting potential suppliers who can adequately meet the delivery requirements for the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in youth services and education, particularly those that can provide additional capacity or contingency cover for youth programmes. Such businesses may include SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are keen to engage in social action initiatives and enhance their community impact. The tender invites applicants who can contribute to the NCS programme, which focuses on developing young people's skills through outdoor activities and community projects, thus fostering growth in businesses that thrive in providing support and training for youth development.

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Notice Title

Reed in Partnership - Additional Capacity / Contingency Providers for NCS delivery in the West Midlands & East

Notice Description

National Citizen Service - Additional Capacity/Contingency Cover for Summer delivery in the West Midlands and East - EOI form We are looking for additional providers who can support Summer 2020 onwards delivery to meet forecast volumes in the West Midlands and for contingency providers in the East. Reed in Partnership delivers the National Citizen Service (NCS) in the West Midlands and East Lots: - West Midlands: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Herefordshire, Sandwell, Shropshire, Solihull, Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, Telford, Walsall, Warwickshire, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire. In the West Midlands we are seeking additional capacity. - East Lot: Essex, Southend-on-Sea, Thurrock, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Luton, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Bedford, Norfolk, Suffolk. In the East we are looking for contingency providers. What is NCS? The NCS programme is a once-in-a lifetime experience delivered over 3-4 weeks in Summer and Autumn for young people aged 16-17 with four phases: Phase 1: Adventure. Young people stay away from their local area and take on challenges in an outdoor environment, with a focus on developing confidence and team building Phase 2: Discovery. Young people again stay away but closer to home, typically at a local university hall of residence, building independence (often cooking and budgeting for themselves), developing new skills and finding out more about their own talents and the needs of their local community Phase 3: Social Action. Young people are back at home, but continue to work in their teams to give something back to their community by planning and delivering their own 30 hour social action project. Upon completion of the programme, each participant and their parents are invited to a graduation ceremony to celebrate their achievements and receive a certificate signed by the Prime Minister. Phase 4: Extension. Ongoing opportunities to continue the NCS journey through further social action and volunteering, participation in regional and national Youth Boards, apprenticeship and job opportunities and more. To complete the EOI please click here: https://www.reedinpartnership.co.uk/partners/latest-opportunities Timescales: The deadline for submissions is 03 December 2019 at 5pm. Please return to partner.network@reed.co.uk. If you have been successful in this first stage application, we will let you know from December. Please contact partner.network@reed.co.uk if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest in working with us.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e77a267d-c2cc-4e01-96ec-4528915fd280
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9dcbb7c-a1f5-4c8a-bed7-c1d065a7ed00
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 1 Dec 2023 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
REED IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Partner Network
Contact Email
partner.network@reed.co.uk
Contact Phone
020 7708 6063

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2A 1DT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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