Tender

Services to Encourage Enable and Assist Young People to Participate in Education and Training

WIRRAL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 15:00

Planning

10 Dec 2025 at 14:27

Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is actively seeking providers for a contract titled "Services to Encourage, Enable and Assist Young People to Participate in Education and Training". This public procurement process focuses on providing educational services to young individuals categorised as NEET (not in education, employment, or training) in the UKD74 region, United Kingdom. The procedure is an open procurement with a substantial budget of £2,365,232. Key dates include the closing date for tender submissions on 19 May 2026, enquiry period until 13 May 2026, and the anticipated award period concluding on 15 June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2026 and could potentially extend to 31 March 2030 if renewal options are exercised, subject to funding availability.

Businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those experienced in assisting young people with complex needs, have a significant opportunity to tap into a niche market with this contract. With the focus being on improving access and participation in post-16 education, it presents significant potential for enterprises proficient in youth engagement and social value creation. Providers capable of delivering tailored interventions, considering the Council's strategic themes of early help, independence promotion, and community engagement, may find themselves in a favourable position to compete. This procurement process not only aligns with business growth goals but also offers a chance to contribute positively to community development and the welfare of young people facing educational and employment barriers.

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Notice Title

Services to Encourage Enable and Assist Young People to Participate in Education and Training

Notice Description

The Council are seeking to commission a service to encourage, enable and assist young people not in employment, education and / or training (NEET). The services support the Council to discharge its statutory duty in relation to supporting positive participation of young people aged between 16 to 18 (up to the age of 25 if SEND). Service delivery options will need to be aligned to meeting the dynamic complex needs of Wirral NEET young people, for example, an increasing cohort of elective home educated young people who find access post-16 education and employment opportunities more challenging.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension option subject to funding.

Planning Information

SMT questionnaire to be issued via the Chest portal, closing date for responses is 12 Noon on Thursday 18th December 2025 https://procontract.due-north.com/register Title- Soft Marketing Questionnaire- Services to Encourage Enable and Assist Young People to Participate in Education and Training Reference- DN800199 If you experience any technical difficulties registering or using The Chest, please contact support: Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com Telephone: 0330 005 0352

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d648
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037232-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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
£2,365,232 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,365,232 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
19 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-03-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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