NEET Spring 2022

<p>Bidders may propose alternative solutions to meet the Council&rsquo;s requirement. Should alternatives be proposed, the alternatives must, as a minimum, fulfil the requirement as communicated by this documentation otherwise the bid may be rejected. Kent County Council reserve the right to reject any bids that are not completed in the requested format and such bids will not be accepted. Kent County Council may use its discretion to cancel a procurement exercise by and reserve the right not to award any contracts or be liable for bidders&rsquo; costs in submitting a bid. Kent County Council will notify candidates and tenderers of the grounds for its decision if it decides to withdraw the invitation to tender for the contract. There has been a long-term decline in NEET provision across the county. In Autumn 2021, Reconnect provided some funding to deliver re-engagement provision in areas, where provision was particularly lacking. Despite new provision being launched in the county, the NEET Support Service have identified 3 areas where there is urgent need for provision: &bull; Thanet &bull; Maidstone &bull; Folkestone The Covid-19 pandemic has led to many students becoming very disengaged from education and continue to struggle to access services and education. A high number are experiencing mental health problems. We are looking for projects to re-engage these young people. These should offer: &bull; Activities that will bridge the gap back into mainstream education and services. &bull; Activities should be needs lead based on an initial assessment. &bull; Motivational/confidence building support &bull; Employability/Soft skills development &bull; Mentoring/personal support &bull; Maths and English where required &ndash; a recognised qualification such as functional skills. &bull; Work Experience/community activities/general positive activities &bull; Support for those experiencing mental health issues. This is an indicative list, and we are open to other offers if the bidder can demonstrate they are effective in re-engaging NEET young people. Delivery should primarily be face to face for this client group.</p>