Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract

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Award of Big Picture Learning Social Impact Bond for Educational Outcomes in Doncaster

Awarded 03 Dec 2018

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Awarded03 Dec 2018

Value£6,500,000.00

SupplierTHE INNOVATION UNIT LIMITED

AgencyDoncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

RegionYorkshire and The Humber

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 2y 2mo ago5y 9mo term

Awarded 3 Dec 2018Expired 29 Aug 2024

About

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to The Innovation Unit Limited for the delivery of an innovative educational service under a Social Impact Bond (SIB) to improve educational outcomes for 11-16 year olds with low social mobility in Doncaster.

Over a six-year period, the program will work with approximately 204 students using the Big Picture Learning model, which is built around students' passions and interests to unlock engagement, progression in learning, and increased resilience.

The service will provide an alternative to Pupil Referral Units for some young people and more specialist support than mainstream school for others, helping education providers and commissioners better match pupil needs to placements.

The contract value is £6,500,000, with funding pre-secured from the Life Chance Fund and a social investor.

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