--- title: "Services to Encourage Enable and Assist Young People to Participate in Education and Training" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d648" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d648" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d648.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d648.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-23" --- # Services to Encourage Enable and Assist Young People to Participate in Education and Training Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d648 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d648) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d648.json) ## Summary Wirral Council is actively seeking providers for a contract titled "Services to Encourage, Enable and Assist Young People to Participate in Education and Training". This public procurement process focuses on providing educational services to young individuals categorised as NEET (not in education, employment, or training) in the UKD74 region, United Kingdom. The procedure is an open procurement with a substantial budget of £2,365,232. Key dates include the closing date for tender submissions on 19 May 2026, enquiry period until 13 May 2026, and the anticipated award period concluding on 15 June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 July 2026 and could potentially extend to 31 March 2030 if renewal options are exercised, subject to funding availability. Businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those experienced in assisting young people with complex needs, have a significant opportunity to tap into a niche market with this contract. With the focus being on improving access and participation in post-16 education, it presents significant potential for enterprises proficient in youth engagement and social value creation. Providers capable of delivering tailored interventions, considering the Council's strategic themes of early help, independence promotion, and community engagement, may find themselves in a favourable position to compete. This procurement process not only aligns with business growth goals but also offers a chance to contribute positively to community development and the welfare of young people facing educational and employment barriers. ## Notice The Council are seeking to commission a service to encourage, enable and assist young people not in employment, education and / or training (NEET). The services support the Council to discharge its statutory duty in relation to supporting positive participation of young people aged between 16 to 18 (up to the age of 25 if SEND). Service delivery options will need to be aligned to meeting the dynamic complex needs of Wirral NEET young people, for example, an increasing cohort of elective home educated young people who find access post-16 education and employment opportunities more challenging. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Optional 12 month extension option subject to funding. ### Planning Information SMT questionnaire to be issued via the Chest portal, closing date for responses is 12 Noon on Thursday 18th December 2025 https://procontract.due-north.com/register Title- Soft Marketing Questionnaire- Services to Encourage Enable and Assist Young People to Participate in Education and Training Reference- DN800199 If you experience any technical difficulties registering or using The Chest, please contact support: Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com Telephone: 0330 005 0352 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037232-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2029-03-30 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,365,232 | | Lots value | £2,365,232 | | 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 | WIRRAL COUNCIL | | Locality | WALLASEY | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH44 8ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Seacombe | | Westminster constituency | Wallasey | | Delivery location | TLD74 Wirral | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 Apr 2026 at 15:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037232-2026 - 10 Dec 2025 at 14:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081551-2025 - 29 Oct 2025 at 13:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069398-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037232-2026 23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081551-2025 10th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069398-2025 29th October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/register - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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