Universal Youth Provision
Greenwich
Proposals for commissioning,
2012-15
Agenda






Introduction
Universal youth provision in
Greenwich
Table discussion
Procurement and timetable
Table discussion
Next steps
Introductions




Gillian Palmer, Director of
Greenwich Children’s Services
Mick Price, Assistant Director,
Integrated Support, Children and
Young People
Tracy Russell, Head of Inclusion
Sheila Norris, Assistant Director,
Commissioning for Outcomes
Map of Greenwich showing deprivation
Outcomes we want to achieve







Successful transitions to adulthood
Increased resilience
Engagement of disaffected young
people
Higher aspirations
Inclusion – meet the needs of
vulnerable groups
Provision shaped by young people
Young people have fun
Universal youth provision




Adventure playgrounds
Universal youth services
Summer uni
Disabled young people
Universal youth services
Provision for ages 10-19 in each of four quadrants of the
borough
What will this include?
 High quality youth work - personal and social development
through informal education and recreational leisure activities
 Promotion of activities to young people (and parents/carers)
 Engaging hard to reach young people –overcoming barriers
 Tailoring activities to engage and meet the needs of equality
groups – BME; disabled
 Challenging and supporting young people through
establishing trust and strong relationships
 Supporting young people through key transition points and
critical moments in their lives
 Identifying those with additional needs and engaging them
with targeted youth support and range of other services
 Supporting those already accessing targeted services

Summer Uni
Managing a universal, structured activity programme 4 weeks of the summer holidays








Engaging a range of specialist providers
Effective promotion of activities
Target age range 10-19 (priority 13 -19)
Inclusive activities
Engage young people in developing the offer
2009 /10 – over 500 young people took part in over
50 activities
Want to extend the range of activities and take up
by young people
Range of activities and opportunities
Youth Services for Disabled Young
People

All year round- current provision for ages 11-25






5 nights a week after- school provision in partnership
with Charlton School for young people with LDD
2 nights a week provision for young people with LDD
in Youth Hubs
1 night a week provision for young people with a range
of physical disabilities and LDD
1 night a week provision for hearing impaired young
people
Transport
Future provision – all year round, to meet needs
of range of disabled young people, aged 8-25,
taking account of latest needs analysis
Youth Services for Disabled Young
People

Summer Provision





Offer of 2 weeks provision within a 4 week
programme
Young people aged 11 -19
Range of needs including autism with
challenging behaviour and young people with
complex medical needs – specialist 1:1
support & equipment
Rich and tailored programme
Include off site visits and trips
Table discussions

Any questions on




Outline of service specification for four
quadrants?
Outline of service specification for
summer uni?
Outline of service specification for
disabled young people?
Other issues? Will ensure these are
addressed in future communications
or documentation.
Procurement

Overall value of tender: c. £1.5m annual
value






Universal provision in each of the four quadrants
Management of summer uni
Provision for disabled young people
May bid for more than 1 contract – expect
efficiency from management of multiple
contracts
TUPE to apply to some front line staff
Contracts to March 2015, subject to full
review of performance March 2013 and of
funding available.
Procurement process




Bids sought from providers able to deliver one or
more of six contracts
Expect to receive bids from consortia or lead
organisations intending to sub-contract some
aspects of delivery
Specification will include requirement for
proposals to build on local knowledge and
relationships – key to engaging young people;
supporting local workforce and developing
volunteers
With GAVS we will facilitate development of
relationships between local groups and any
organisations outside Greenwich that have
expressed an interest in the tender
Outline of timetable, 2011-12
April – May: advertise and seek expressions of
interest. Development workshops with local
groups
 May – June: Pre Qualification Questionnaires
 June - July: short-listing
 July – Sept: tendering
 Oct: contracts awarded
 Nov: TUPE issues addressed
 From Jan 12: delivery of services
Young people involved throughout process

Table discussions




Queries on structure of tender?
Queries on timetable?
What would help to develop your
knowledge of, and relationships with,
potential delivery partners?
Answers today if available or will
address in documentation
Next steps




Advertisement seeking expressions
of interest – April
Will take account of questions and
comments today
Slides to be sent to those who have
left contact details
Further meeting planned following
submission of EoI in early May