Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Halton Borough Council
Halton Stadium , Lowerhouse Lane
Widnes
WA8 7DZ
Telephone
+44 3033334300
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD71 - East Merseyside
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1966
one.1) Name and addresses
Wirral Borough Council
Old Market House, Hamilton Street
Birkenhead
CH41
Telephone
+44 1516663404
Fax
+44 1516663705
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD7 - Merseyside
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1225
one.1) Name and addresses
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Knowsley MBC, Procurement team
2nd floor, Huyton Municipal Buildings, Arcwhay Road,Huyton, Merseyside
L36 9UX
Telephone
+44 1514434716
Fax
+44 1516663705
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD7 - Merseyside
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0281
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Tender for the Provision of Services to Encourage, Enable & Assist Young People to Participate in Education & Training
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Local authorities have a statutory duty to encourage, enable and assist young people to participate in education and training, with a particular focus on young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) and vulnerable young people.
Halton Borough Council, on behalf of Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council and Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council seeks to commission a supplier, or suppliers to deliver the following Schedules in all of the council areas, these Schedules form part of the range of support services that will enable the Authorities to carry out their statutory duties with regard to young people.
Schedule 1: Engagement Work
Schedule 2: Careers Information Advice and Guidance
Schedule 3: Careers Coaches
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Engagement Work
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD7 - Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Supplier will support the Authorities’ duties and address the specialist requirements at an authority level for young people who are NEET and whose activity is not known.
The Supplier’s staff as directed by the local authority will as a minimum:
-Deliver a service across the participating authorities from a range of locations as required by each participating authority, this will include working from a young person’s home and evening and weekend working;
-Use telephone calls, text, email, letters, social media or home visits to track young people and identify their participation activity;
-Work with young people in order to identify current barriers to participation. Help individuals to plan and take the steps needed to participate in education, training or employment;
-Support young people to understand the range of opportunities and support available to them and facilitate obtaining further guidance and moving forward to participation;
-Be aware of and maintain current knowledge of provision and services in the region;
-Work with a range of council services, including but not exclusive to Looked After Children Services, Social Care Teams, services for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Mental Health Services, Youth Justice Service, Health Improvement Teams, 3rd sector voluntary services, other funded programmes, and career guidance to promote participation;
-Update information on the interventions that they have made only on to the relevant Authority Client Caseload Information System (CCIS) database. This will include, for example, sufficient information to provide a clear picture of the support needs of the young person, full details of the interventions with that young person and details of any progression plans, plus summary information such as occupational aspirations, type of contact made, success of contact and referrals to other services, learning and employment. Ensure the information contained within the CCIS database accurately reflects the young person’s destination. All data will remain the property of the Authorities.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Careers Information Advice and Guidance
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD7 - Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Supplier will offer appropriate in depth careers information, advice and guidance (IAG) which supports the Authorities’ duties and addresses the specialist requirements at an authority level for young people from vulnerable groups.
The Supplier’s staff will, as a minimum:
-Deliver comprehensive, accurate and unbiased careers IAG using a range of methods including face to face, telephone, messaging and online meetings. These will be delivered from a range of locations as required by each participating authority, this will include working from a young person’s home and evening and weekend working;
-Deliver careers IAG interventions to a caseload of young people that:
-Refer and actively support positive transition for young people within the scope of this specification to options with providers of all learning programmes available to young people.
-Support young people through application processes (letters, internet, cold calling, phone calls), including filling in applications, CV completion and interview techniques;
-Help young people to understand the financial support available in post-16 provision;
-Contribute to multi-agency processes as directed by the local authority lead;
-Provide case studies and information to report on achievements and outcomes for young people;
-Update information on the interventions that they have made only on to the relevant Authority Client Caseload Information System (CCIS) database. This will include, for example, sufficient information to provide a clear picture of the support needs of the young person, full details of the interventions with that young person and details of any progression plans, plus summary information such as occupational aspirations, type of contact made, success of contact and referrals to other services, learning and employment. Ensure the information contained within the CCIS database accurately reflects the young person’s destinationgets for young people
The Authorities may require the Careers IAG workers to work with schools/colleges/training providers where they have identified young people in education or training who are seeking to move or who are at risk of disengagement.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Careers Coaches
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD7 - Merseyside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Supplier will support the Authorities’ duties and address the specialist requirements at an authority level for young people from vulnerable groups.
The Supplier’s staff will, as a minimum:
-Deliver a service across the participating authorities from a range of locations as required by each participating authority, this will include working from a young person’s home and evening and weekend working;
-Be responsible for a caseload of young people who are primarily NEET or ‘at risk’ of disengaging from education or training. Careers Coaches will be expected to work with young people on a 1:1 basis or with a small group;
-Deliver coaching interventions that:
-Be aware of and maintain current knowledge of provision and services in the region;
-Work with a range of council services, including but not exclusive to Looked After Children Services, Social Care Teams, services for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Mental Health Services, Youth Justice Service, Health Improvement Teams, 3rd sector voluntary services, other funded programmes, and career guidance to promote participation;
-Ensure on-going support following successful transition/re-engagement as required by the young person to ensure sustainability;
-Provide case studies and information to report on achievements and outcomes for young people;
-Update information on the interventions that they have made only on to the relevant Authority Client Caseload Information System (CCIS) database. This will include, for example, sufficient information to provide a clear picture of the support needs of the young person, full details of the interventions with that young person and details of any progression plans, plus summary information such as occupational aspirations, type of contact made, success of contact and referrals to other services, learning and employment. Ensure the information contained within the CCIS database accurately reflects the young person’s destination. All data will remain the property of the Authorities.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
1 December 2021
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(MT Ref:224369)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit