Award

Ethnic Minority Education Support Service

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

11 Mar 2025 at 10:23

Award Notice
Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 13:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath and North East Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the Ethnic Minority Education Support Service, awarded to the Black Families Education Support Group. This initiative focuses on improving the educational outcomes, aspirations, and experiences of Black Caribbean and Mixed Race White & Black Caribbean pupils in England. The contract, valued at £100,590, will commence on the 1st of April 2025 and run for five years, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. The procurement was conducted using the open procedure under the Education and training services category, concluding its tender period on the 28th of October 2024.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to support educational initiatives, particularly those with expertise in addressing ethnic minority educational inequalities. Ideal candidates for this contract include SMEs and VCSEs that can provide advisory services, challenge systemic inequalities, and offer targeted educational support. Engaging in this project can enhance a company's portfolio in public sector services and contribute positively to the community by addressing critical gaps in educational attainment and reducing exclusion rates among ethnic minority pupils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ethnic Minority Education Support Service

Notice Description

The purpose of Ethnic Minority Educational Support Service is to promote the educational achievement, aspirations and experience of children and young people from ethnic minority backgrounds. The aim of the service is to assist with addressing the current inequalities in relation to achievement and exclusion for specific groups of ethnic minority pupils, particularly Black Caribbean and Mixed Race White & Black Caribbean pupils. The service will: I. Provide advice and guidance to parents and carers on how they can support their children with their learning and dealing with exclusions. II. Challenge inequalities that may impact directly or indirectly on their children's learning by working with schools, encouraging them to sign up to the B&NES Race Equality Charter. III. Provide education support to ethnic minority children and young people who are in the care of the local authority and are placed in schools outside the B&NES area. The contract will run from 1st April 2025 for 5 years, with the potential for an additional up to 24 months' extension. The contract value is PS100,590.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8ceaab3-b980-41d4-be30-3a1242853a06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8743a9-1129-41aa-b94a-9483d64b5844
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,590 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,590 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachael Hewett
Contact Email
rachael_hewett@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACK FAMILIES EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP

Further Information

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