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Care Leaver Covenant

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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TenderUpdate

04 Mar 2025 at 14:08

Award

17 Aug 2023 at 14:00

Tender

30 Mar 2023 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is engaging in a public procurement process titled "Care Leaver Covenant 2023," part of the health and social work services industry (CPV: 85000000, 85300000). This procurement aims to support care leavers by providing employment opportunities and various supports to promote independent living. The process is in the award stage, with a contract valued at £1,675,647.50 awarded to Spectra First Ltd as of 15th August 2023. The procurement is conducted as an open procedure under the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. The primary location of services is the UK, and the procurement involves specific criteria focused on quality, social value, and price.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, notably SMEs, to engage in impactful social work projects. Enterprises specializing in social services, employment support, and training would find this tender particularly beneficial. By participating, businesses can showcase their commitment to social value and corporate responsibility, potentially expanding their market standing and service portfolio. The involvement of esteemed national employers and a robust support platform highlights the potential for collaborative growth and meaningful contributions to societal welfare.

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Notice Title

Care Leaver Covenant

Notice Description

The CLC is the leading platform for care leavers to access employment opportunities at the forefront of industry and other support to help them live independently. Covenant signatories, now approaching 400, include world famous national employers which are providing life-changing opportunities through high quality jobs and other pledges of support. The CLC platform is becoming the unique place for care leavers to go to access a wide range of support beyond what local authorities might provide. The Care Leaver Covenant (CLC) was launched in October 2018. It was designed to recognise that while local authorities have statutory duties for supporting care leavers, there is a role for wider society too. The rationale for the CLC is therefore that other public, private and voluntary sector organisations can make a valuable contribution in helping care leavers to thrive and reach their potential. This notice is to inform that a compliant extension has been utilised.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The CLC is the leading platform for care leavers to access employment opportunities at the forefront of industry and other support to help them live independently. Covenant signatories, now approaching 400, include world famous national employers which are providing life-changing opportunities through high quality jobs and other pledges of support. The CLC platform is becoming the unique place for care leavers to go to access a wide range of support beyond what local authorities might provide. The Care Leaver Covenant (CLC) was launched in October 2018. It was designed to recognise that while local authorities have statutory duties for supporting care leavers, there is a role for wider society too. The rationale for the CLC is therefore that other public, private and voluntary sector organisations can make a valuable contribution in helping care leavers to thrive and reach their potential.

Options: 2 x 1 year options

Renewal: An optional 1 + 1 basis at the Department's discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b753
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007858-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,675,647 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.drew@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECTRA FIRST

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