Scope
Reference
CSW - 22532
Description
Warwickshire County Council (the Council), in collaboration with Coventry City Council is seeking a single provider to enhance the participation of 16-17-year-olds in education and training (EET) and to reduce the number of young people who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) or whose situation is unknown. Each authority will have its own separate, stand-alone contract and will individually manage the performance of their respective contracts.
The service provider will track young people's post 16 participation in education and training and identify NEET young people through the tracking activities, ensuring clear referral pathways to other organisations, including learning providers. Additionally, the provider will identify young people who are at risk of dropping out of learning provision and offer support to help them overcome barriers to engagement in EET.
The Service aims to focus on and support young people who are NEET by:
1. encouraging, enabling and assisting young people to participate in education and training.
2. raising awareness of local labour market opportunities.
3. raising aspirations - setting high expectations of every individual.
4. linking to the local authorities for planning and data collection for the Department for Education (DFE).
5. linking with National Careers Service providers, NEET delivery providers and Jobcentre Plus.
• The service outlined in this specification will be available to:
• all young people in Coventry and Warwickshire who are in Year 11 up to the end of the academic year they turn 18 (up to 25 for young people with an EHCP/Care Leavers);
• those young people identified as not in education, employment or training (NEET);
• schools, colleges and training providers in Coventry and Warwickshire.
The service provider will be compliant with DfE MI Requirements as set out in the DfE's most recent NCCIS Management Information Requirements guidance.
Contract 1. CSW - Tracking and Supporting the Participation of 16-17 (up to 25 SEND) year olds into Education, Employment or Training
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
16 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 27 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2035
- 9 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial contract term will be for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 72 months (6 years) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicants.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract may be modified to account for the contract risks identified in the tender documents.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
PROSPECTS SERVICES
- Companies House: 03042176
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 8KC01
Black Country House, Rounds Green Road
Oldbury
B69 2DG
United Kingdom
Email: prospectsgroupbd@shaw-trust.org.uk
Website: http://www.shawtrust.org.uk
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: Yes
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. CSW - Tracking and Supporting the Participation of 16-17 (up to 25 SEND) year olds into Education, Employment or Training
Contracting authorities
Coventry City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMJC-6861-XJPP
Council House, Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR
United Kingdom
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Warwickshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDTN-5446-NMXW
Shire Hall
Warwick
CV34 4SA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government