NEET Engagement & Reduction Project

{
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PHHD-5776-GZNN",
    "name": "Borough of Telford \u0026 Wrekin"
  },
  "date": "2025-05-13T16:01:34+01:00",
  "id": "020950-2025",
  "initiationType": "tender",
  "language": "en",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05124b",
  "parties": [
    {
      "address": {
        "country": "GB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "locality": "Telford, Shropshire",
        "postalCode": "TF3 4JA",
        "region": "UKG21",
        "streetAddress": "Darby House, Telford Town Centre, Lawn Central, "
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@telford.gov.uk",
        "name": "Mark Tomblin",
        "telephone": "01952367589"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government",
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE"
          }
        ],
        "url": "http://www.telford.gov.uk"
      },
      "id": "GB-PPON-PHHD-5776-GZNN",
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PHHD-5776-GZNN",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "name": "Borough of Telford \u0026 Wrekin",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "tag": [
    "tender"
  ],
  "tender": {
    "aboveThreshold": false,
    "description": "You are invited to bid to deliver on the NEET Engagement \u0026 Reduction Project which is funded via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The Council is looking to receive applications to join a multi-supplier framework to carry out the required services. A maximum of two suppliers will be selected.Telford \u0026 Wrekin Council has received confirmation of further funding for a 12-month period from April 2025.\nThe Council is committed to supporting all our young people to have a great transition into learning and work and are looking for targeted support for our most \u2018at risk\u2019 or vulnerable young people. \nIn many cases we can identify those young people who are at risk of becoming NEET before they leave education and work to address the barriers. Unfortunately, some young people leave school, education or training and become NEET. The claimant count in the borough for those aged 16-24 equates to 990 young people. We are seeking 2 providers to engage and support these young people, working with them to overcome barriers, and to progress them into education, training or employment.\nEvidence has shown that early engagement impacts positively on their future and prevents them from becoming long term unemployed. We want to retain our young people and talent, so they have successful careers in the Borough  \nData shows that as a Borough we have a lower than national average number of people achieving Level 2 qualifications. Further, businesses tell us that young people are not demonstrating the soft skills required for work and in some cases have unrealistic expectations of employment.  \nWe believe: \n\u2022\tEvery young person should have the opportunity to learn and fulfil their potential.  \n\u2022\tYoung people should be supported into adulthood through pathways that offer skills and personal development.   \n\u2022\tYoung people should feel valued in the economy, have a sense of belonging and be recognised for the contribution they make. \n\u2022\tEnsure our young people have a sense of citizenship and want to play an active role in their local communities and the economy.  \n\u2022\tWe are determined that every young person will succeed in Telford \u0026 Wrekin, and our role is to ensure it is one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop and achieve. \nThe two providers will support young people identified as NEET (aged 16-24), working with them to overcome barriers and increasing their chances of progression.  Each provider will be awarded a call off contract and be required to deliver across Telford \u0026 Wrekin.\nIt is intended that once a call off contract has been awarded, full delivery will commence within 14 days.\nEntering into a Framework Agreement with a Provider shall not be deemed to imply that any Call-Off Contracts will be issued to that Provider.  Admittance onto the Framework is no guarantee of any award of Call-Off Contract or services, or future ordering of any volume or value of services.",
    "documents": [
      {
        "datePublished": "2025-05-13T16:01:34+01:00",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "tenderNotice",
        "format": "text/html",
        "id": "020950-2025",
        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020950-2025"
      }
    ],
    "enquiryPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2025-06-02T17:00:00+00:00"
    },
    "id": "TWC000904",
    "items": [
      {
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "description": "Education and training services",
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
          }
        ],
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom",
            "region": "UKG21"
          }
        ],
        "id": "LOT-0001",
        "relatedLot": "LOT-0001"
      }
    ],
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "scheme": "UKPGA",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
    },
    "lots": [
      {
        "awardCriteria": {
          "description": "Tenders will be evaluated through a two-stage process:\nStage 1 - Quality 80%, Social Value 10%, Environmental 10%\nStage 2 - Presentations 100%\nThe Council will then combine the scores using the following criteria: Written Tender 65%, Presentation 35%"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2026-02-28T23:59:59+00:00",
          "startDate": "2025-06-30T00:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "id": "LOT-0001",
        "status": "active",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true
        },
        "value": {
          "amount": 184500,
          "amountGross": 221400,
          "currency": "AED"
        }
      }
    ],
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "otherRequirements": {
      "reservedParticipation": [
        "smeVcse"
      ],
      "reservedParticipationLocation": {
        "description": null,
        "gazetteer": {
          "identifiers": [
            "K02000001"
          ],
          "scheme": "GB-ONS"
        }
      }
    },
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
    "specialRegime": [
      "lightTouch"
    ],
    "status": "active",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "This opportunity is accessed through the Telford \u0026 Wrekin tender portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Tenders/Current \nThe opportunity number is TWC000904. If you\u0027re not already registered on the In-Tend system you can register via this link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Registration\nPlease ensure that you allow yourself at least 2 hours when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have to upload multiple documents. No other method of submission will be accepted.\nIf you have any technical difficulties or queries relating to the In-tend e-Sourcing solution please contact support@in-tend.co.uk or call 08438498404 for further assistance.",
    "submissionTerms": {
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
    },
    "techniques": {
      "frameworkAgreement": {
        "description": "Following evaluation, a maximum of two suppliers will be selected to join the Framework.\nEach Call-Off Contract will initially be for an 8-month period commencing June 2025 (or as soon after as practicably possible) with the contract to end on 28th February 2026. \nAll delivery will end on the 31st January 2026 with a further month permitted to complete final output and outcome collation and reporting. At this stage we are unaware of further funding for 2026 onwards. Any extension would depend upon continuation funding, performance and local priorities as decided by Telford \u0026 Wrekin Council.",
        "maximumParticipants": 2,
        "method": "withoutReopeningCompetition",
        "type": "closed"
      },
      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
    },
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2025-06-03T17:00:00+00:00"
    },
    "title": "NEET Engagement \u0026 Reduction Project",
    "value": {
      "amount": 184500,
      "amountGross": 221400,
      "currency": "GBP"
    }
  }
}