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title: "Post 16 Transition support package"
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# Post 16 Transition support package

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f70fd78-54d4-4958-9d9d-4371a24bc000

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Post 16 Transition support package" is being undertaken by Somerset County Council, located in Taunton, South West, United Kingdom. The primary objective is to provide Transition College Support Services aimed at young people in Years 11-13 at risk of becoming Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). This project, which has been awarded a contract value of £294,571 and is classified under vocational training services (CPV code 80530000), has passed through the tender stage, with the final award published on 28 April 2021. The contract period commenced on 1 February 2021 and is set to conclude on 1 July 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and support services for young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the services required. The successful suppliers include established entities such as Young Somerset and Yeovil College, highlighting a preference for entities with a robust background in educational support, making this an attractive opportunity for similar businesses aiming to expand their reach in the education sector.

## Notice

To procure and appoint suitably qualified supplier(s) to provide Transition College Support Services for young people in Years 11-13, who are, or are at risk of becoming, Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). This project is part funded by European Social Fund monies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c7b205-0c5f-4f51-8742-3706c97ac57b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 1 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £294,571 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £294,571 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE; SOMERSET SKILLS AND LEARNING; SSE OUTDOORS; WHITEHEAD ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING; YEOVIL COLLEGE; YOUNG SOMERSET; YOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c7b205-0c5f-4f51-8742-3706c97ac57b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c7b205-0c5f-4f51-8742-3706c97ac57b
  28th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=da1eb7ce-28d3-ea11-8104-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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