Scope
Description
The Jumpstart to Success project is a collaboration between the City of London Corporation's Adult Skills and Education Service, a selection of London Local Authorities and 2 prospective additional partners. The project will mentor NEET young people aged between 16-24 years old within in the London Boroughs of Islington and Kensington & Chelsea. The project will focus on individually tailored support, building confidence, motivating and personal development, ultimately helping young Londoners into employment, education or training. The project aims to access YP through housing, social /youth offending services, children's services, and central London Job Centres. This programme targets groups including those from ethnical backgrounds, NEET women and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
YP will participate in activities which develop and strengthen their skills, such as coding sessions and hackathons to capitalise on the strengths of those with neurodiverse abilities. Mentors will guide YP on developing pre-employment, interpersonal and life skills and knowledge to move into employment via 'good jobs', self-employment and education or training.
The project will offer intensive support for YP affected by Covid-19 lockdowns, both mentally and educationally, including the most socially excluded. Mentors will support YP to access live vacancies, placements and apprenticeships in high growth sectors that interest YP including creative, green and digital through council jobs brokerage partners an apprenticeship provider.
Total value (estimated)
- £58,850 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2025 to 31 December 2025
- Possible extension to 31 March 2026
- 11 months
Description of possible extension:
To continue service
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 April 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 April 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The evaluation will be weighted with 100% of the score allocated to the technical section of the response.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQD-1693-MYXR
PO Box 270
City of London
EC2P 2EJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: 020 7606 3030
Email: CityProc.Operations@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government