--- title: "Young Persons Transitions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c81fcdae-ac2f-4a92-be87-3976da29e60e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c81fcdae-ac2f-4a92-be87-3976da29e60e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c81fcdae-ac2f-4a92-be87-3976da29e60e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c81fcdae-ac2f-4a92-be87-3976da29e60e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-27" --- # Young Persons Transitions Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c81fcdae-ac2f-4a92-be87-3976da29e60e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c81fcdae-ac2f-4a92-be87-3976da29e60e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c81fcdae-ac2f-4a92-be87-3976da29e60e.json) ## Summary Cornwall Council has issued a tender for the "Young Persons Transitions" project, focused on providing social work services within England. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and follows an open procurement method under the light-touch regime, single-stage procedure. The estimated contract value for this service over seven years is £3,638,444. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th September 2024, and the service commencement date on 1st April 2025, running until 31st March 2030. The core aim is to support young people aged 14-19 (up to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - SEND) in their transition from adolescence to adulthood, with particular emphasis on reducing the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET). This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), specialising in educational support and social work services. Companies with experience in providing independent careers guidance, post-16 pathway exploration, and services for vulnerable groups will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The contract requires the successful provider to transfer existing staff under TUPE regulations, indicating a need for robust human resource capabilities. Engaging in this contract can enhance a company's portfolio and provide stable long-term work in a meaningful sector, supporting youth and community development. ## Notice Contract Duration: 5 + 2 years Estimated contract value (7 years) : PS3,638,444 Procurement Process: Open procurement - light touch - single stage Please note this procurement will be conducted under the light-touch regime under regulation PCR 2015 27 (5). Please read the instructions for accessing the tender documents, response submission and the procurement timeline. Please note that the successful provider will be required to transfer existing staff dedicated to the delivery of the current service under TUPE and commit to contract mobilisation for service delivery to commence on 1st April 2025. Service Overview: There are a number of statutory duties placed on Local Authorities in England to support the transition of vulnerable young people into adulthood and into employment. These duties include the following:- Transition Support for young people with SEND - Responsibility for Education, Health and Care Plans for some learners and enabling Young People and families to make the transition between different stages of education and training Identification, Tracking and Monitoring - establishing the identities of all young people who are failing to participate Post 16, or are at risk of not participating, and must target resources to those that need it most. Local authorities are expected to work with schools to identify, as early as possible, those who are in need of this targeted support, work together on transition arrangements and refer to specialist services as appropriate. NEETs and other Vulnerable Groups - Local Authorities are responsible for vulnerable Young People who are at risk of not engaging in education or training. Local Authorities also have a duty to ensure that there is sufficient suitable education and training provision for all young people aged 16-18 in their areas. For young people with an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) this duty is extended up to their 25th birthday. Ensuring that the authority promotes the effective participation in education or training by young people over the age of 16, in line with the raising of the participation age (RPA). Core Aim: This service aims to significantly reduce the number of young people (ages 14-19) who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET), with a particular focus on those in year 12 and 13 Key Activities: Independent Careers Guidance: Provide young people at risk of NEET or currently NEET with impartial careers advice and support. Post-16 Pathway Exploration: Help young people understand their educational and vocational options beyond year 11/12, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future. Target Population: Young people aged 14-19 (up to 25 for young people with SEND), particularly those identified as: * At risk of becoming NEET year 9 to 11 * Year 12 and 13 students identified as NEET * Young people to the age of 25 with Special Education Needs and Disabilities * Vulnerable groups i.e. children in care, care leavers, young c ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba3f876-cfda-42f7-aeb6-5353cd8b6fc8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,638,444 | | 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2024 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba3f876-cfda-42f7-aeb6-5353cd8b6fc8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba3f876-cfda-42f7-aeb6-5353cd8b6fc8 27th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=72319ac3-ba3a-ef11-812d-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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