---
title: "Post 16 Transition support package"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f292"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-02"
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# Post 16 Transition support package

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f292

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## Summary

Somerset County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Post 16 Transition support package" aimed at providing vocational training services for young people in Years 11-13 at risk of becoming Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). The procurement, conducted under a limited method without prior publication, was part-funded by the European Social Fund and involved various suppliers, including large educational institutions and training providers from the region. The contracts were awarded on 2nd December 2020, and the delivery of services is expected to take place in Taunton, UKK2.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and support services targeted at youth employment. Companies focused on educational services, particularly those with experience in providing training and transition support, would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a lean competition framework and the involvement of recognized institutions, entities such as colleges and learning facilities can leverage this contract to expand their outreach and enhance service offerings aimed at mitigating youth unemployment challenges.

## Notice

To procure and appoint suitably qualified supplier(s) to provide Transition College Support Services for young people in Years 11-13, who are, or are at risk of becoming, Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). This project is part funded by European Social Fund monies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To procure and appoint suitably qualified supplier(s) to provide Transition College Support Services for young people in Years 11-13, who are, or are at risk of becoming, Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). This project is part funded by European Social Fund monies.

### Procurement Information

Procurement value is under the threshold.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027428-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE; SOMERSET SKILLS AND LEARNING; SSE OUTDOORS; YEOVIL COLLEGE; YOUNG SOMERSET; YOUTH UNLIMITIED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027428-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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