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TenderUpdate

27 Jan 2022 at 13:42

Tender

19 Jan 2022 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is conducting a procurement process for the Birmingham and Solihull Youth Promise Plus (YPP) Project, which focuses on youth education services. This initiative aims to support young people aged 15-29 who are NEET (not in education, employment, or training) by providing them with the necessary training and employment opportunities. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for noon on 23rd February 2022. Contracts are anticipated to commence on 1st June 2022 and will conclude on 31st December 2023. The process is categorized under the main procurement category of services and follows an open procedure allowing multiple suppliers to apply.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in youth support, education, and mental health services. Companies with expertise in providing tailored employment training and wrap-around mental health services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the focus on young individuals facing barriers to employment, businesses emphasising personalised support approaches and innovative outreach strategies are strongly encouraged to participate. The initiative, funded by the European Social Fund and Youth Employment Initiative, reflects a substantial investment in the community, making it a vital opportunity for service providers in this sector.

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Notice Title

Birmingham and Solihull Youth Promise Plus (YPP) Project

Notice Description

Birmingham and Solihull Youth Promise Plus project (YPP) is an education, employment and training project for young people aged 15-29. To be eligible for the project the young person must be NEET - not in education, employment or training.The aim of the project is to support young people into positive engagement in education, employment or training.As part of the YPP Birmingham City Council is now commissioning a supplier or suppliers for the provision of specialist services in two lots; * Lot 1: Specialist employment, education and training provision for young people with significant barriers* Lot 2: Specialist wrap around service for young people with mental health support needsThe contracts are scheduled to commence 1June 2022 and complete on 31 December 2023. Any provider wishing to bid for both Lots will be required to submit a separate response for each lot.

Lot Information

Specialist employment, education and training provision for young people with significant barriers

The contract will principally involve employing and effectively deploying Specialist Intervention Workers to provide in-depth personal and employment focused support to caseloads of young people (aged 15-29 years) with significant barriers and support needs. The aim will be to progress these young people into positive outcomes including further education, training and sustainable employment. There will focus those at risk of offending and with those leaving local authority care and looked after children (aged 16-18).

Specialist wrap around service for young people with mental health support needs

The contract will provide a mental health service to deliver flexible wrap around support services to NEET young people (15-29) on the YPP project who have additional mental health support needs. These participants will be referred by other YPP partners and providers or self-referred and their mental health support will be 'wrapped around' their ongoing EET (employment education and training) support pathway.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030cdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002423-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£911,205 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£911,205 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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