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title: "Education Packages for Young People with Severe Social Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties"
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# Education Packages for Young People with Severe Social Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef5ea7c6-35f2-40ec-80b1-4299c0346111

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## Summary

The procurement process involves West Berkshire Council seeking bids for the contract titled "Education Packages for Young People with Severe Social Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties". This tender, classified under secondary education services, is aimed at supporting students in Year 9 and above who have Education Health and Care Plans due to social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 16th December 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2020 and last for up to five years, with a total contract value of £2,580,000. The delivery location for the services is within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on youth education and special education. Businesses that provide customised educational programmes, support for mental health and behavioural challenges, or vocational training will be well-suited to compete. With an emphasis on creating personalised learning experiences for a diverse student population, bidders with experience in engaging students with severe social, emotional, and mental health difficulties can leverage this opportunity to expand their impact and business reach.

## Notice

West Berkshire Council invites bids from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver full time education for a group of students in Year 9 and above who hold Education Health and Care Plans because of social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). The Service to be provided in premises provided by the Council. The client group will include young people with severely challenging behaviours whose primary need is SEMH. It may also include young people with a diagnosis of Autism and also young people who may not have a specific diagnosis but who suffer from anxiety and may have become school refusers. Some young people in the client group may have mental health difficulties, substance misuse issues or may be known to the criminal justice system. Young people referred to the project may have been excluded from school or may have become disengaged from school and have a poor attendance record. Given the diverse and challenging nature of the client group, the emphasis needs to be on creating a highly personalised curriculum for each young person which re engages them in education, capitalises on their strengths and interests, identifies and addresses any learning difficulties and allows them to achieve accredited qualifications and progress to Further Education or employment. The contract start date is 1st September 2020, for up to 5 years. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d38d5933-7040-4663-b769-537c1b09cfda |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,580,000 |
| 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2019 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d38d5933-7040-4663-b769-537c1b09cfda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d38d5933-7040-4663-b769-537c1b09cfda
  15th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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