Award

Youth Employment and Enhanced Service.

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2025 at 13:12

TenderUpdate

17 Feb 2025 at 12:08

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17 Feb 2025 at 12:08

TenderUpdate

17 Feb 2025 at 12:08

Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has commissioned a comprehensive project titled "Youth Employment and Enhanced Service," which focuses on supporting 16 to 24-year-olds, particularly those not currently in employment, education, or training (NEET). This contract falls under the industry category of training services, according to the CPV scheme, and is located in the UKH14 region. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure and is now in the award stage, having been completed and actively awarded as of 12th May 2025. The contract, valued at £705,000, is managed by Inspire Suffolk Ltd and covers an agreement period beginning on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2028, with potential renewal options subject to funding.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in education, training services, and youth development. Companies that provide coaching, vocational training, and personal development services would find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth. Being aligned with the UK's goal to help young individuals become work-ready, organisations capable of delivering comprehensive training programmes and vocational education services could leverage this tender to strengthen their portfolio and expand their reach within the regional market. The requirements of this project also imply potential for SMEs, as evidenced by Inspire Suffolk Ltd's involvement, highlighting expectations for high-quality service delivery with a focus on local community impact.

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Notice Title

Youth Employment and Enhanced Service.

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council is commissioning a Youth Employment Service and Enhanced Service for 16-24-year-olds, focussing primarily on those who are currently not in employment, education or training (NEET), but also providing a universal offer to any young person seeking advice and support. The service will support and encourage young people to become work ready and ultimately move into paid work, work placements, employment, voluntary work, education, apprenticeships and/or training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Suffolk Council is commissioning a Youth Employment Service and Enhanced Service for 16-24-year-olds, focussing primarily on those who are currently not in employment, education or training (NEET), but also providing a universal offer to any young person seeking advice and support. The service will support and encourage young people to become work ready and ultimately move into paid work, work placements, employment, voluntary work, education, apprenticeships and/or training.

Renewal: 18 months for Enhance service Subject to Funding -

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d3d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021777-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

80000000 - Education and training services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£705,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£705,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£705,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
procurement
Contact Email
abiola.michael-bucknor@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRE SUFFOLK

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