Provision of Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance (TIIAG) Service and E-Prospectus for Wakefield Council

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Wakefield Council awarded a contract to Prospects Services for the Targeted Impartial Information Advice and Guidance (TIIAG) service and E-Prospectus, aimed at discharging the Council's duties under the Education and Skills Act 2008.

The service focuses on enabling, encouraging, and assisting young people to participate in education and training, with a specific emphasis on identifying and supporting 16 and 17 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), including those up to 25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities and care leavers.

The provider will develop and manage the Common Application Process (CAP) and E-Prospectus to encourage take-up of education, training, and employment and reduce NEET.

The provider will also collect and record information in accordance with the National Client Caseload Information System Management Information Requirements and report monthly to the Department for Education.

The contract commenced on 1 October 2023 for a period of 36 months, ending on 30 September 2026, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

The anticipated cost is no more than £218,000 per annum, with a total contract value of £1,123,750.

TUPE may apply, and there is an option to cease the E-Prospectus at the end of Year One following a service review.