Award

NEET Reduction and Early Intervention Service for Young People in Sefton

SEFTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2023 at 12:23

Tender

10 Feb 2023 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council is in the process of awarding a contract for the "NEET Reduction and Early Intervention Service for Young People in Sefton." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The Council is seeking a Supplier to deliver a targeted service supporting young people not engaged in education, learning, or employment in the Sefton area. The contract involves providing data tracking, careers advisory, and support services to address the needs of vulnerable young people deemed at risk of becoming NEET. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase.

This tender opportunity by Sefton Council presents a chance for businesses offering data tracking, advisory, and support services in the education sector to engage with a local authority. Companies specializing in services tailored to young people at risk of disengaging from education or employment are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Interested businesses can benefit from the contract's focus on social impact and data-driven interventions, aligning with the Council's objectives to support NEET individuals. The contract also includes the option for extension, offering long-term growth opportunities for successful suppliers.

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Notice Title

NEET Reduction and Early Intervention Service for Young People in Sefton

Notice Description

Sefton Council is seeking a professional Supplier to provide a targeted and comprehensive data tracking, careers advisory and support service working with young people who are not engaged (or at risk of disengaging) in education, learning or employment (EET) in Sefton, to add value to the resources already available to the majority of young people through schools and training providers. The Supplier will assist the Council in meeting the relevant statutory duties for tracking and monitoring of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) data to government and will also provide a comprehensive range of information, advice, guidance, and personal support services for young people who are NEET together with personalised guidance services for young people deemed to be vulnerable and at a higher risk of becoming NEET in the future. These service elements will be underpinned by accurate data evidencing needs and patterns of participation. This service will also provide an integrated pathway for young people from year 9 who are at risk of becoming NEET by the age of 16 and are referred to the Supplier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sefton Council is seeking a professional Supplier to provide a targeted and comprehensive data tracking, careers advisory and support service working with young people who are not engaged (or at risk of disengaging) in education, learning or employment (EET) in Sefton, to add value to the resources already available to the majority of young people through schools and training providers. The Supplier will assist the Council in meeting the relevant statutory duties for tracking and monitoring of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) data to government and will also provide a comprehensive range of information, advice, guidance, and personal support services for young people who are NEET together with personalised guidance services for young people deemed to be vulnerable and at a higher risk of becoming NEET in the future. These service elements will be underpinned by accurate data evidencing needs and patterns of participation. This service will also provide an integrated pathway for young people from year 9 who are at risk of becoming NEET by the age of 16 and are referred to the Supplier.

Options: Following the core period of 36 months there is an option to extend for a further 12 month period until 2027.

Renewal: The core period expires in 2026. Renewal will be subject to whether optional periods are taken up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a48e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015837-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,960,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,960,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,198,833 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 36 or 48 months.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Jane Taylor
Contact Email
jane.taylor1@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519344282

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREER CONNECT

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