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title: "Provision of Residential Experiences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032090"
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buyer: "NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE"
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# Provision of Residential Experiences

Buyer: NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032090

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## Summary

The National Citizen Service (NCS) is currently in the tender phase for the "Provision of Residential Experiences", classified under youth education services. This procurement is aimed at appointing up to two suppliers who will each deliver approximately 11,500 residential experiences for young people annually across various geographical locations, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and East Midlands. The submission deadline is set for 12 August 2022, with the contract period beginning on 31 January 2023 and ending on 30 June 2025, with potential extensions. The procurement follows an open procedure, and NCS reserves the right to award a single contract for both identified lots.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the youth education, accommodation, and event management sectors. Suppliers with capabilities in coordinating logistics, providing accommodations, and delivering engaging educational programmes tailored to young people's needs will be well-suited to participate. The contract also encourages collaboration with third-party partners, making it an exciting prospect for organisations looking to expand their services in the public sector while contributing positively to youth development initiatives.

## Notice

National Citizen Service Trust ((the "Authority") is seeking to appoint up to two suppliers each delivering approximately 11,500 Residential Experiences for young people per annum. The Residential Experiences are trips away from home, where young people are taken out of their usual context and engage in youth-led project-based challenges that deliver NCST strategic outcomes for young people as follows: * Life skills & independent living; * Employability & work readiness; and * Volunteering & social action (which enables social mixing) The purpose of this Contract Notice is to invite potential suppliers to: * Tender for Lot 1 (Provision of Residential Experiences in North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands ) * Tender for Lot 2 (Residential Experiences in West Midlands, South West, East of England, South East and London ) The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award a single contract for both Lots, the details of the process of which will be provided in the invitation to tender.

### Lot Information

National Citizen Service Trust (NCST) - Lot 1 (Geographical Area 1) Commissioning of Residential Partner(s)

A detailed service description is provided in the invitation to tender. In summary the Authority seeks up to two Suppliers to coordinate and deliver the full end to end residential experience for young people including: * Young person engagement * Logistics (such as transport to and from the venue) * Accommodation * Catering * Staff Training * Delivery of the youth led activities to achieve NCST strategic outcomes * Obtain feedback on effectiveness of residential experiences The residential experiences overview: * 4 nights and 5 days away as standard * Cohort group sizes that promote mixing and engagement * Socially mixed cohorts * Residential experiences can be delivered at any point in the year * Residential Experiences should have a primary focus on one of the three NCST objectives * A variety of inclusive venues are to be used (e.g. outdoor centres, student flats, hostels, boarding schools) * Deliver Youth led project-based learning experiences * Collaborate with relevant third-party partners (e.g. employers, social action partners) * Provide action and reflection development models * Make residential experiences visible on NCST electronic systems platform Young people can access only one residential experience. Young People may have a choice of residential experiences including: * independent living * employability * social action and volunteering The Supplier (including a consortium formed Supplier) operates the accommodation sites used for delivery of a minimum of 25% and a maximum of 75% of all Residential Experiences delivered. Please see more information here - https://link.edgepilot.com/s/28bf8c88/4AjGXJyoTU2kmazFidCvJA?u=https://ncs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/5568498401818F99A8A0

Renewal: NCST proposes to enter Contract(s) for a period of two (2) years with the successful tenderer(s). The initial contract term shall be two (2) years with the option to extend for an additional one (1) year.

National Citizen Service Trust (NCST) - Lot 2 (Geographical Area 2) Commissioning of Residential Partner(s)

See description in Lot 1 Please see more information on Lot 2 here - https://link.edgepilot.com/s/2dc6da81/kZ131se7VEKMwijv9VjvqA?u=https://ncs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/9901910901818F96A735

Renewal: NCST proposes to enter Contract(s) for a period of two (2) years with the successful tenderer(s). The initial contract term shall be two (2) years with the option to extend for an additional one (1) year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017192-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2A 1JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | Avonmore |
| Westminster constituency | Hammersmith and Chiswick |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 12:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017192-2022
- 23 Jun 2022 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017180-2022
- 10 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006646-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://link.edgepilot.com/s/28bf8c88/4AjGXJyoTU2kmazFidCvJA?u=https://ncs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/5568498401818F99A8A0
- https://link.edgepilot.com/s/2dc6da81/kZ131se7VEKMwijv9VjvqA?u=https://ncs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/9901910901818F96A735
- https://ncs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://wearencs.com/
- https://wearencs.com/partner-with-us

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