Scope
Description
We are seeking partners to support in the delivery of supported internship and employability programmes to move a small number (circa. 35) Reading College and Bracknell & Wokingham college learners with EHCPs into sustainable employment or volunteering opportunities in Berkshire. This provision will focus on developing young people's employment skills through intensive job coaching in the workplace and sourcing placement opportunities with employers. The provision will be co-delivered with the Colleges who will undertake employability preparedness classroom provision for one day a week, with the successful partner co-ordinating, monitoring and supporting workplace development for four days a week.
The successful partner will need to work with us within the limitations of the 16-19 funding lagged funding formula whereby successful delivery in 25/26 will lead to lagged funding being received by all parties in 26/27.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £150,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
2 May 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Suitability to meet the needs of our learners.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Activate Learning
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 100121293957
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHXN-4269-LRLR
Oxpens Campus
Oxford
OX1 1SA
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government