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School Transition Programme

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has finalised a public procurement process for a School Transition Programme, aimed at supporting young people and their families in post-16 decision-making. This initiative, categorised under education and training services, is designed to increase awareness of opportunities and help reduce NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) risks. The contract, awarded to NYBEP, has been executed without competition under a direct, below-threshold procurement method. The programme includes three complementary strands to engage families, students, and educational staff across York and North Yorkshire. The contract commenced on 2nd February 2026 and will run until 31st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those experienced in working with young people and community engagement. SMEs similar to NYBEP, which focus on flexible delivery models that accommodate various schedules and needs, would find this type of contract beneficial for showcasing their adaptability and community-focused strategies. With a contract value of approximately £99,143, such projects can contribute to business growth through strategic development and by establishing robust relationships with local governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

School Transition Programme

Notice Description

Purpose To support young people and their families to make informed post-16 decisions by increasing awareness of pathways and opportunities, strengthening parental confidence, and reducing the risk of young people becoming Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). Our Delivery Model Delivery will be aligned with National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February) and National Careers Week (2-7 March) to maximise relevance, visibility and engagement. Sessions will be delivered flexibly, including evenings, weekends and holiday periods, to ensure accessibility for families and working parents. Our approach is structured around three complementary strands designed to engage all key influences on young people's decision-making: 1. Open Access - inclusive activities available to all families across York and North Yorkshire to encourage broad participation and shared understanding 2. Targeted Access - focused support for young people and families at greater risk of disengagement or becoming NEET 3. Staff Access - professional development for teaching and support staff to strengthen informed, consistent careers conversations across the school community Together, this three-strand model ensures that families, school staff and the wider community are aligned in supporting aspiration, informed choice and successful post-16 transitions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011525-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,143 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01609 533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NYBEP

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