Decision details

This part 2 report contained the financial and value for money information relating to item 15.

RESOLVED:

Following consideration of the results of the procurement process, that a fixed-price contract be awarded to the highest scoring bidder, U-Explore Ltd., at a value of £1.578m over four years (£394,387 per year), for the provision of Year 11/12 Transition Services to Young People (age 16-17) at risk of becoming NEET, to commence on 1 January 2016 for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further year.

Reasons for Decisions:

The existing contracts with the two current providers will expire on 31 December 2015.  A full tender process, in compliance with the requirement of EU Procurement Legislation and Procurement Standing Orders has been completed, and the recommendations provide best value for money for the Council, following a thorough evaluation process.

Building on the previous success of this commission and aligned to the strategy outlined within ‘Creating Opportunities for Young People: Re-Commissioning for 2015-2020’ it is intended to continue with the commission and award a fixed-price contract to the recommended tenderer for the provision of support services to young people at risk of becoming NEET, to commence on 1 January 2016 for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.

This report provides details of the procurement process, including the results of the evaluation process, user / customer engagement and consultation and demonstrates why the recommended contract award delivers best value for money.