CSW - Tracking and Supporting the Participation of 16-17 (up to 25 SEND) year olds into Education, Employment or Training.

Coventry City Council
West Midlands
Open procedure
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029

The service involves tracking 16-17 year olds (up to 25 for SEND/care leavers) to identify those not in education, employment, or training (NEET). The provider must offer support to overcome engagement barriers, facilitate referrals to learning providers, and ensure compliance with DfE Management Information requirements. The work requires data collection, local labour market awareness, and close coordination with Jobcentre Plus and National Careers Service providers.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £3m; As published
Published: 21 May 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 28 October 2025; Shaw Trust
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 31 March 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of tracking, support, and career guidance services to help young people engage in education, employment, or training programmes.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
21 May 2025
Contract awardedto Shaw Trust
28 October 2025
Contract starts
1 April 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2029

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The buyer

Type: Council
NEET programmes contracts, 24 months: 1
Open NEET programmes tenders: 0
Typical NEET programmes contract: £3m

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How it compares

30× the typical NEET programmes contract (£100k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/322118/csw-tracking-and-supporting-the-participation-of-16-17-up-to-25-send-year-olds-i
Buyer reference: CSW - 22532
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-051bdd
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Coventry City Council. CSW - Tracking and Supporting the Participation of 16-17 (up to 25 SEND) year olds into Education, Employment or Training. Contract award, 21 May 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/322118/csw-tracking-and-supporting-the-participation-of-16-17-up-to-25-send-year-olds-i (accessed 12 October 2026).