Award

Employment Support (Multiple Barriers)

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Dec 2023 at 10:50

Award Notice
Tender

11 Sep 2023 at 08:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Employment Support (Multiple Barriers) services. The contract is valued at £292,996 and will run from December 7, 2023, to March 21, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on October 23, 2023. The services fall under the main procurement category of IT services. The contract is aimed at providing employment support to various target groups, including young people not in education or employment, the economically inactive, and those looking to enhance their skills and increase earnings.

This tender opportunity by the North Somerset Council for Employment Support services presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialised in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities as the contractor should be able to deliver high-intensity support for different target groups. Businesses looking to engage with the local government in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of England, should consider bidding for this contract as it aligns with the council's goal to support employment and skills development within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employment Support (Multiple Barriers)

Notice Description

The contract will run from January 2024 - April 2025. The appointed provider will need to deliver the following three work streams: 1. High intensity employment support for young people who are not in employment, education, or training. 2. Back-to-work support, primarily aimed at the economically inactive. 3. Support for the employed to gain new skills and enable them to increase working hours, progress in work, and increase earnings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4c369be-c75b-4164-bfda-0e962a9d5d7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0d26ccd-13ff-4154-8e63-e886c4718405
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£293,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£292,996 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2023 - 21 Mar 2025 1-2 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
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
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTON COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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