--- title: "GB-East Sussex: It Takes a Village to Raise a Child (VRAC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c39d089-c0a6-4bab-bfbe-22c5d83a37ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c39d089-c0a6-4bab-bfbe-22c5d83a37ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c39d089-c0a6-4bab-bfbe-22c5d83a37ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c39d089-c0a6-4bab-bfbe-22c5d83a37ea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COMMUNITY VOICE" published: "2020-01-15" --- # GB-East Sussex: It Takes a Village to Raise a Child (VRAC) Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COMMUNITY VOICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c39d089-c0a6-4bab-bfbe-22c5d83a37ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c39d089-c0a6-4bab-bfbe-22c5d83a37ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c39d089-c0a6-4bab-bfbe-22c5d83a37ea.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "GB-East Sussex: It Takes a Village to Raise a Child (VRAC)" is initiated by East Sussex Community Voice, focusing on youth education services in East Sussex, specifically Hailsham and Newhaven. The open procedure aims to support vulnerable young people aged 12-18 and their families, providing innovative learning opportunities and professional support. The tender is currently in the active stage with a tender period ending on 10th February 2020. The total contract value is £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000, and is set to commence on 20th April 2020, concluding on 20th April 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations that specialise in education, welfare services, and youth engagement. Businesses with experience in providing tailored educational support, mental health services, or community initiatives would find this procurement particularly relevant. The emphasis on early intervention and innovative learning strategies indicates a preference for suppliers who can demonstrate a collaborative approach in addressing the unique needs of vulnerable youth and their families. ## Notice Working with partners across East Sussex and three European countries, "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child" (VRAC) will provide support to vulnerable young people aged 12 - 18 years and their families in two pilots in East Sussex (Hailsham and Newhaven). VRAC will provide two forms of support: *innovative learning opportunities for young people, co-created with partners in leisure, education and the voluntary sector *fund professional front line support to young people not doing so well at school. The project will help build an integrated response to their needs, including activity outside of schools Project objectives: *To reduce the number of vulnerable young people, in Hailsham and Newhaven, who leave education early or are excluded from school *To support young people and their families to overcome the barriers they face in remaining in education and reaching their full potential *To support young people at risk of exclusion to improve their well-being and mental health - with the emphasises on early intervention and prevention *To create guidance and policy recommendations to allow policy makers to implement an integrated approach that jointly improves the wellbeing of young people and their school attainment Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458ea8f9-adf5-40a9-8ca5-c2e4f74823a1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 20 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COMMUNITY VOICE | | Locality | EASTBOURNE | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN21 3UT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Eastbourne | | Electoral ward | Upperton | | Westminster constituency | Eastbourne | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 37524100 - Educational games - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services - 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services - 80310000 - Youth education services - 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2020 at 18:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458ea8f9-adf5-40a9-8ca5-c2e4f74823a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458ea8f9-adf5-40a9-8ca5-c2e4f74823a1 15th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-East-Sussex:-It-Takes-a-Village-to-Raise-a-Child-%28VRAC%29/39P9NY96NU Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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