Tender

Provision of Residential Experiences

NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

23 Jun 2022 at 12:11

Tender

23 Jun 2022 at 11:26

Planning

10 Mar 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The National Citizen Service (NCS) is currently in the tender phase for the "Provision of Residential Experiences", classified under youth education services. This procurement is aimed at appointing up to two suppliers who will each deliver approximately 11,500 residential experiences for young people annually across various geographical locations, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and East Midlands. The submission deadline is set for 12 August 2022, with the contract period beginning on 31 January 2023 and ending on 30 June 2025, with potential extensions. The procurement follows an open procedure, and NCS reserves the right to award a single contract for both identified lots.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the youth education, accommodation, and event management sectors. Suppliers with capabilities in coordinating logistics, providing accommodations, and delivering engaging educational programmes tailored to young people's needs will be well-suited to participate. The contract also encourages collaboration with third-party partners, making it an exciting prospect for organisations looking to expand their services in the public sector while contributing positively to youth development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Provision of Residential Experiences

Notice Description

National Citizen Service Trust ((the "Authority") is seeking to appoint up to two suppliers each delivering approximately 11,500 Residential Experiences for young people per annum. The Residential Experiences are trips away from home, where young people are taken out of their usual context and engage in youth-led project-based challenges that deliver NCST strategic outcomes for young people as follows: * Life skills & independent living; * Employability & work readiness; and * Volunteering & social action (which enables social mixing) The purpose of this Contract Notice is to invite potential suppliers to: * Tender for Lot 1 (Provision of Residential Experiences in North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands ) * Tender for Lot 2 (Residential Experiences in West Midlands, South West, East of England, South East and London ) The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award a single contract for both Lots, the details of the process of which will be provided in the invitation to tender.

Lot Information

National Citizen Service Trust (NCST) - Lot 1 (Geographical Area 1) Commissioning of Residential Partner(s)

A detailed service description is provided in the invitation to tender. In summary the Authority seeks up to two Suppliers to coordinate and deliver the full end to end residential experience for young people including: * Young person engagement * Logistics (such as transport to and from the venue) * Accommodation * Catering * Staff Training * Delivery of the youth led activities to achieve NCST strategic outcomes * Obtain feedback on effectiveness of residential experiences The residential experiences overview: * 4 nights and 5 days away as standard * Cohort group sizes that promote mixing and engagement * Socially mixed cohorts * Residential experiences can be delivered at any point in the year * Residential Experiences should have a primary focus on one of the three NCST objectives * A variety of inclusive venues are to be used (e.g. outdoor centres, student flats, hostels, boarding schools) * Deliver Youth led project-based learning experiences * Collaborate with relevant third-party partners (e.g. employers, social action partners) * Provide action and reflection development models * Make residential experiences visible on NCST electronic systems platform Young people can access only one residential experience. Young People may have a choice of residential experiences including: * independent living * employability * social action and volunteering The Supplier (including a consortium formed Supplier) operates the accommodation sites used for delivery of a minimum of 25% and a maximum of 75% of all Residential Experiences delivered. Please see more information here - https://link.edgepilot.com/s/28bf8c88/4AjGXJyoTU2kmazFidCvJA?u=https://ncs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/5568498401818F99A8A0

Renewal: NCST proposes to enter Contract(s) for a period of two (2) years with the successful tenderer(s). The initial contract term shall be two (2) years with the option to extend for an additional one (1) year.

National Citizen Service Trust (NCST) - Lot 2 (Geographical Area 2) Commissioning of Residential Partner(s)

See description in Lot 1 Please see more information on Lot 2 here - https://link.edgepilot.com/s/2dc6da81/kZ131se7VEKMwijv9VjvqA?u=https://ncs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/9901910901818F96A735

Renewal: NCST proposes to enter Contract(s) for a period of two (2) years with the successful tenderer(s). The initial contract term shall be two (2) years with the option to extend for an additional one (1) year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032090
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017192-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

80000000 - Education and training services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bryce.selkirk@quantum-360.co.uk, marketengagement@ncstrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 08001978010

Buyer Location

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

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Avonmore
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

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