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CSW - Tracking and Supporting the Participation of 16-17 (up to 25 SEND) year olds into Education, Employment or Training

Warwickshire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2025 at 14:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Oct 2025 at 13:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 14:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Warwickshire County Council, in collaboration with Coventry City Council, has awarded a contract to Prospects Services for the "CSW - Tracking and Supporting the Participation of 16-17 (up to 25 SEND) year olds into Education, Employment or Training" project. This contract is part of a broader initiative to support young people in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement process utilised an open competitive flexible procedure under the light-touch regime, culminating in a contract signed on the 28th of October, 2025. The contract period begins on the 1st of April, 2026, and runs until the 31st of March, 2029, with options for extension contingent on performance. The contract aims to address the needs of young people who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET), with a focus on raising aspirations and facilitating smooth transitions into further education or work opportunities. The initiative is significant, with a total contract value of £3,000,000, indicating a substantial commitment to regional youth development.

This opportunity presents diverse chances for growth, particularly for organisations specialising in educational and training services. Companies equipped to deliver such services and those familiar with working with public sector contracts are well-placed to benefit from the high investment involved. Given the tender's emphasis on innovative tracking and support techniques, businesses with robust data management and engagement strategies may find advantageous pathways for collaboration. Furthermore, organisations that can align with local authorities' planning efforts and have capabilities in facilitating engagement with young people at risk of becoming NEET are particularly well-suited. This project not only offers a lucrative opportunity for business expansion but also allows participation in a meaningful initiative that aims to positively transform the lives of young people in Coventry and Warwickshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSW - Tracking and Supporting the Participation of 16-17 (up to 25 SEND) year olds into Education, Employment or Training

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council (the Council), in collaboration with Coventry City Council is seeking a single provider to enhance the participation of 16-17-year-olds in education and training (EET) and to reduce the number of young people who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) or whose situation is unknown. Each authority will have its own separate, stand-alone contract and will individually manage the performance of their respective contracts. The service provider will track young people's post 16 participation in education and training and identify NEET young people through the tracking activities, ensuring clear referral pathways to other organisations, including learning providers. Additionally, the provider will identify young people who are at risk of dropping out of learning provision and offer support to help them overcome barriers to engagement in EET. The Service aims to focus on and support young people who are NEET by: 1. encouraging, enabling and assisting young people to participate in education and training. 2. raising awareness of local labour market opportunities. 3. raising aspirations - setting high expectations of every individual. 4. linking to the local authorities for planning and data collection for the Department for Education (DFE). 5. linking with National Careers Service providers, NEET delivery providers and Jobcentre Plus. * The service outlined in this specification will be available to: * all young people in Coventry and Warwickshire who are in Year 11 up to the end of the academic year they turn 18 (up to 25 for young people with an EHCP/Care Leavers); * those young people identified as not in education, employment or training (NEET); * schools, colleges and training providers in Coventry and Warwickshire. The service provider will be compliant with DfE MI Requirements as set out in the DfE's most recent NCCIS Management Information Requirements guidance

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term will be for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 72 months (6 years) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051bdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075741-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Warwickshire County Council
Additional Buyers

Coventry City Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROSPECTS SERVICES

Further Information

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