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TIIAG (Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance Service) and Prospectus

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2023 at 08:32

Tender

25 Apr 2023 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Wakefield Council has recently awarded a contract for the Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance Service. The service aims to support young people's participation in education and training, particularly focusing on those not in education, employment, or training (NEET). This contract, valued at £1,123,750, was awarded to Prospects Services. The procurement process was based on an open tendering procedure falling under the Light Touch Regime. The contract period will start on 1st October 2023 for 3 years, with a possible extension of up to 2 years.

This tender presents an opportunity for service providers in the education and training sector to engage with Wakefield Council's TIIAG service. Businesses specialising in supporting young people's education and training needs, particularly those at risk of becoming NEET, may find this tender well-suited for competition. The service provider will be responsible for developing and managing a Common Application Process and E-Prospectus, alongside fulfilling reporting requirements set out by the Department for Education. With a clear focus on reducing NEET numbers, this opportunity aligns with businesses aiming to make a positive impact in the education and training sector.

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Notice Title

TIIAG (Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance Service) and Prospectus

Notice Description

The Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance (TIIAG) service will discharge Wakefield Council's duties set out in the Education and Skills Act 2008 enabling, encouraging and assisting young people to participate in education and training with a specific emphasis being on identifying and supporting those 16 and 17 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) including those who are NEET up to 25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities and care leavers. The Service Provider will develop and manage the Common Application Process (CAP) and E- Prospectus in line with the TIIAG duties to assists in encouraging the take up of education, training and employment and reducing NEET. The Service Provider will collect and record information in accordance with the National Client Caseload Information System Management Information Requirements and report this information to the Department for Education monthly. The Contract period for the TIIAG Service and E-Prospectus will be with effect from 1 October 2023 for period of 36 months ending on 30th September 2026 with the option to extend up to a further 24 months. The Council anticipates that delivery of this Service will cost no more than PS218,000 per annum for the TIIAG and E-prospectus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement process being undertaken is based upon the "open" tendering procedure as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement process falls under the Light Touch Regime as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Regulation 74-77. The Authority is operating this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the PCR 2015, at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77) and Schedule 3. It is anticipated that the new contract will commence on 1.10.2023, initially for a period of 3 years with the option to extend up to a further 2 years. It is possible that TUPE might apply. There will be an option to cease the E-prospectus at the end of Year One after a review of the service. Tender Documents and information can be accessed via YORtender: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER Reference: 72666

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c3d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021391-2023
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,240,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,123,750 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Towers
Contact Email
ktowers@wakefield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1924306780

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROSPECTS SERVICES

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