Provision of Services for Young People

Descriptions

Services available for Young People of RCT have changed and now been re-branded Services for Young People. The services on offer open doors for young people and provide opportunities to excel in various fun activities whilst learning a variety of life enhancing skills.This newly created service is delivered through 12 cluster areas based around the English Medium Secondary Schools. These are:1.Aberdare2.Blaengwawr3.Mountain Ash4.Pontypridd5.Hawthorn6.Bryncelynnog7.Y Pant / Llanhari8.Tonyrefail9.Tonypandy10.Treorchy11.Ferndale12.PorthRCT Council is setting a framework of approved suppliers to deliver the services for young people aged 11-25yrs. The categories of activities to be provided are:LOT 1 – ARTSLOT 2 – CRAFTSLOT 3 – DANCELOT 4 – DRAMA & ENTERTAINMENTLOT 5 – LITERATURE & FILMLOT 6 – MUSICLOT 7 – SPORTLOT 8 – OUTDOOR PURSUITSLOT 9 – PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTLOT 10 – EMPLOYABILITY SKILLSThe activities required under each category are further broken down in the appendix 1 of the Tender Document. A maximum of 6 suppliers per activity will be appointed to the framework. At least 1 of these must be able to deliver the activity in the medium of Welsh.PLEASE NOTE: Tenderers not classed as a limited company must complete an employment status questionnaire via the HMRC website on the following link:https://esi2calculator.hmrc.gov.uk/esi/app/index.htmlThe questionnaire will produce a report detailing the tenderers employment status. If the report concludes the employment status as employed, please do not submit a tender as under HMRC regulations the Council will be unable to enter into a contract with you. Alternatively please visit http://www.rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk/en/jobscareers/jobsatthecouncil/currentvacancies/currentvacancies.aspx as vacancies for casual tutors will be advertised in due course.For those individuals who are classed as self employed, please submit the employment status report as part of your tender submission.For more information please see the Tender Document available at http://appswales.alito.co.uk/ A ‘How to Tender Workshop’ has been arranged for Wednesday 23rd February 2011 at QED Centre, Treforest Industrial Estate. The workshop will provide advice and guidance on tendering and the Procurement Process and allow for a question and answer session. To book on the workshop please contact Leanne Edwards from the Supplier Development Service ledwards@venturewales.com