--- title: "Progress: Building Better Opportunities for Young People Across Coventry & Warwickshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6a37727-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6a37727-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6a37727-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6a37727-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GROUNDWORK UK LIMITED" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Progress: Building Better Opportunities for Young People Across Coventry & Warwickshire Buyer: GROUNDWORK UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6a37727-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6a37727-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6a37727-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement opportunity titled "Progress: Building Better Opportunities for Young People Across Coventry & Warwickshire" is being led by Groundwork UK Limited, based in Birmingham, England. The project falls under the category of education and training services and is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 4th August 2016. The contract period is planned to commence on 1st September 2016 and run until 31st December 2018. This open procurement method aims to engage multiple partners to deliver tailored coaching support for young people aged 15-24 in need of assistance accessing training and employment opportunities. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in youth support services, training, and local community development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Companies that provide coaching, bespoke training activities, or have experience working with marginalised youth groups will find this an ideal opportunity to collaborate with Groundwork UK and expand their reach within Coventry and Warwickshire. The initiative aims to support at least 840 young individuals, focusing on those most in need, thereby offering a chance for businesses to make a positive impact while growing their client base. ## Notice Groundwork UK has been successful in the first stage of a Big Lottery Fund (BLF) and European Social Fund (ESF) co-financed programme called Building Better Opportunities (BBO) and has recently submitted a detailed second stage project plan to the BLF for final assessment. Over 18 months Groundwork and its partners will deliver 'Progress' - a tailored programme of coaching support and bespoke activities to NEET and at risk of NEET young people aged between 15 and 24, enabling them to access training and employment opportunities. Progress brings together a unique partnership of local organisations - with support from local councils - to transform the prospects of some of the most marginalised young people in Coventry and Warwickshire. Our partnership will ensure that young people facing the most significant barriers to accessing learning and work are able to recognise their talents and realise their potential. The final outcome of the award process is expected at the end of July 2016, and Groundwork UK is now seeking additional partners to deliver End-to-End coaching support and Programmes of Activity across Coventry and Warwickshire. Progress aims to: * help young people overcome the personal barriers and challenges preventing them from engaging positively in learning or work * provide a clear pathway for young people to increase their skills and take the first steps on their future career path through training or employment In order to achieve these aims we have developed a partnership that brings together leading youth and employment charities, organisations specialising in supporting young people with complex needs, colleges and training providers. Together, our focus will be on identifying and helping those young people most in need of support including care leavers, lone parents, young offenders, and young people with disabilities. Progress will support at least 840 young people aged 15-25 years old, 40% of which will be unemployed and 60% classed as economically inactive. At least one fifth of those we support will be young people with disabilities and at least one in ten from a minority ethnic background. Our approach will be to work closely together and collaboratively with local stakeholders, in particular local authorities, to provide an accessible and responsive service that encourages young people to succeed and provides clear pathways into positive progressions. Central to our model is the deployment of Progress Coaches - experienced youth work professionals who will build trust with young people, encouraging them to set positive goals and helping them navigate a tailored path towards employment. For more information, or to submit a response, please see the attached "Tender specification and Template", or follow the link to Groundwork UK's website. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ffed39-d642-45e3-8333-eb1894f04425 | | 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 | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £597,800 | | 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 | GROUNDWORK UK LIMITED | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 2RR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ffed39-d642-45e3-8333-eb1894f04425 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ffed39-d642-45e3-8333-eb1894f04425 15th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/374fdcdf-a5b9-4c81-8f38-aac048d9a2df Tender Description and Template - http://www.groundwork.org.uk/News/progress-uk Groundwork UK Website ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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