Award

NEET Prevention and Early Intervention Services

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 17:38

Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 14:23

Planning

01 Jul 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council, operating as a public authority in the UK, has undertaken a procurement process for the “NEET Prevention and Early Intervention Services” aimed at supporting young people in Liverpool who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with activities set in the Liverpool region (UKD72). The open procurement process witnessed a total of seven bids, all progressing to the final stage, with three from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and two from voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract, whose estimated value is £2,907,000 gross, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and could extend until 31st March 2031 given satisfactory performance. The process is at the award stage, with Career Connect appointed as the supplier.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in education or youth services, especially those with expertise in NEET prevention and early intervention strategies. Larger organisations, as well as SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those focusing on youth career development and support services, will find this contract an invaluable opportunity for enhancing their portfolio while contributing significantly to social welfare. Engaging in this contract can help businesses grow, improve community ties, and increase their market presence in the public sector space, especially those adept at providing social value and quality services under government-regulated frameworks.

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Notice Title

NEET Prevention and Early Intervention Services

Notice Description

The Authority is looking to appoint a single Supplier to provide services to: Support young people in Liverpool aged 16-17 and those aged up to 25 with an Education, Health, Care Plan, (EHCP) who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) with the aim of moving those young people into appropriate positive activity. Support young people who have been identified at risk of NEET, in Year 11, as directed by the authority, as part of the NEET Prevention Strategy. The Authority has identified 3 strands of engagement services which will be required. Strand 1 - Post 16 Progression Workers Strand 2 - Career Coaches Strand 3 - Information, Advice & Guidance Officers

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional services linked to NEET prevention or early intervention services may be required throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: If the suppliers performance meets the expected service requirements, and the services are still required (either in whole or part) then the Authority will consider the extension of the contract. The contract can be extended up to 24 months

Planning Information

The Council is seeking to engage with providers able to deliver NEET Prevention and Early Intervention Services to inform the design and delivery of a future contract. The Council have developed a market engagement questionnaire which sets out the information the Council is seeking from providers. The opportunity can be accessed through the Council's procurement portal https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ then click 'Current Opportunities' and search reference DN780642. The closing date for responses to the questionnaire is Friday 11 July 2025 at 2pm. The opportunity is open for the Council to view responses as soon as they are submitted. Clarifications should be raised using the messaging section in the procurement portal. The Council intends to initiate a competitive tendering process for providers to deliver its chosen model within the next six months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008672-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£2,422,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,422,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,422,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-09-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.albel@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREER CONNECT

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