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title: "ESCC - SS Tender for the Provision of Youth Employability Service"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# ESCC - SS Tender for the Provision of Youth Employability Service

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccaafbe5-1706-4208-8fde-24eadaccc612

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract to CXK LIMITED for the provision of the Youth Employability Service. This service aims to provide Information, Advice, and Guidance support for young people in the South East of England who are not engaged in post-16 learning or are at risk of disengagement. The service commenced on 1st October 2023 and will run until 30th September 2028, covering industry categories of Education and training services, as well as Health and social work services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 3rd March 2023. The contract is valued at £3,517,285 GBP, including a potential additional £100,000 GBP for extended funding, although this sum is not guaranteed.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the sectors of education, training, and social work, particularly those with experience in youth employability and support services. SME and VCSE organisations are well-suited to compete, given the project's focus on providing tailored, supportive environments for at-risk youths. The open procurement process ensures that capable businesses can vie for contracts, promoting competitive growth and fostering collaboration within the industry. Engaging in this tender could enhance an organisation's portfolio and solidify its presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council have awarded to a single provider to provide an Information, Advice and Guidance support service for young people who are not in learning post-16 or at risk of not progressing into post-16 learning to be known as the "Youth Employability Service". The Service commenced 1st October 2023 and ends 30 September 2028 with no further option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833c54f3-e0da-4045-ae8b-1444d320f5c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,517,285 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,517,285 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CXK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 08:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833c54f3-e0da-4045-ae8b-1444d320f5c3
- 10 Oct 2023 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833c54f3-e0da-4045-ae8b-1444d320f5c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833c54f3-e0da-4045-ae8b-1444d320f5c3
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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