--- title: "GB-East Sussex: It Takes a Village to Raise a Child (VRAC) April 2020" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a25eac81-6dfb-4be5-b3a3-30df9088837e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a25eac81-6dfb-4be5-b3a3-30df9088837e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a25eac81-6dfb-4be5-b3a3-30df9088837e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a25eac81-6dfb-4be5-b3a3-30df9088837e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COMMUNITY VOICE" published: "2020-04-28" --- # GB-East Sussex: It Takes a Village to Raise a Child (VRAC) April 2020 Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COMMUNITY VOICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a25eac81-6dfb-4be5-b3a3-30df9088837e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a25eac81-6dfb-4be5-b3a3-30df9088837e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a25eac81-6dfb-4be5-b3a3-30df9088837e.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by East Sussex Community Voice for the project titled "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child (VRAC)", aimed at supporting vulnerable young people aged 12 to 18 years and their families in the East Sussex locations of Hailsham and Newhaven. This tender falls under the services category, specifically in community, social, and personal services, with a budget between £100,000 and £500,000. The open procedure is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 3rd June 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 13th July 2020 and will run for two years until 29th July 2022. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services, youth welfare, and community support programmes. Businesses with experience in delivering innovative educational methods, mental health support, or community-focused initiatives would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender, allowing them to contribute to vital social objectives while expanding their client base and enhancing service offerings in alignment with governmental priorities. ## 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 in East Sussex: * 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 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/3c474ce4-ef38-481c-b226-35c7be59f6e2 | | 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 | 28 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Jul 2020 - 29 Jul 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 37524100 - Educational games - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85322000 - Community action programme - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2020 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c474ce4-ef38-481c-b226-35c7be59f6e2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c474ce4-ef38-481c-b226-35c7be59f6e2 28th April 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-April-2020/CJT535HXE5 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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