Bristol Youth Links

Bristol Youth Links ProjectCYP network meeting - 14 June Greenway

CentreN. B. Background papers published on Bristol Youth Links

BLOG: http://bristolchildren.wordpress.com/consultations/bristolyouthlinks/

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What is Bristol Youth Links?

Umbrella brand for a range of integrated services for all children and young people aged 8 – 19 and for those up to 24 with additional needs, that contribute to building resilience and protective factors in their lives, become more self-reliant and better able to manage their personal development, including their learning.

Bristol will be a place where all children and young people

• Enjoy happy, healthy and safe childhood and teenage years that prepare them well for adult life.

• Are energised and believe in their own potential.

• Have high expectations, actively participate in their own learning and personal development, achieve and prosper.

• Make a positive contribution to their communities and the wider life of the city, with this contribution recognised and valued

Outcomes

• Increased confidence and self-esteem• Healthier lifestyle choices• Increased physical well-being• Improved communication skills• Safe lifestyle choices• Reduced social isolation• Increased self-awareness and assertiveness• Reduced likelihood of being bullied, harassed,

exploited or victims of crime

Outcomes continued…

• Safe social networks• Skills and abilities to make and maintain a

diverse range of friendships• Motivation to acquire new skills, knowledge and

experiences and broaden their horizons• Engagement in activities that form part of a

positive self-identity• Understanding of their rights, the choices

available and the opportunity to voice views, perceptions, wishes and opinions

Outcomes continued…

• Experience of positive relationships with peers, families and positive role models within communities

• Increased sense of self identity• Choose not to bully or discriminate and respect other

cultures’ difference• Understanding of the impact of own behaviour on own

outcomes and that of others• Choose not to engage in risky, anti-social or criminal

behaviour• Increased responsibility for the consequences of their

own actions, including planning for their own futures

Objectives

• To engage more children and young people in positive activities and empower them to shape the services they receive

• To encourage more young people to volunteer and become involved in their communities

• To provide better information, advice and guidance to children and young people to help them make informed choices about their lives

• To provide better and more personalised intensive support for vulnerable child and young people

Rationale for change:

• 65% of current budget invested in over 60 contracts – not sustainable

• Funding reductions applied without comprehensive needs assessment

• Partnerships but not integration• Inability to share information • Duplication • Inconsistent service delivery across the city.

Proposal:

A radical approach to commission out all BYL services for 2012

• Free up resources to respond to emerging needs and innovative approaches

• Open up and cultivate the market• Respond to emerging needs and innovative

approaches•   Pool budgets• Integrated Will secure improved services that support children

and young people to achieve excellent outcomes and that are good value for money.

In-house functions:

          Robust contract management and quality

assurance as part of a wider commissioning structure         An advisory, policy and advocacy role for

children and young people through a team of in-house senior practitioners

        Case management as part of the enabling hub.

 

This level of change will require existing providers and potential providers to be aware of requirements under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE).

Lot 1

A city wide on-line service providing information and personalised advice, guidance and support that enable children and young people to make informed decision and choices about their lives.

Lots 2 to 8

        A range of enjoyable and exciting structured positive activities and play activities that children and young people can do in their own time, including volunteering

        Information and personalised advice, guidance and support that enable children and young people to make informed decision and choices about their lives

        A range of ways for children and young people to have their say in developing services so that they are accessible, attractive and relevant for them and their families

Lot 9

A citywide voice, influence, involvement and democracy service. Focus on ensuring there are specific engagement opportunities for those within equalities groups and for vulnerable children and young people.

Draft Commissioning Plan published for consultation Wednesday 1st June 2011

Training Programme for potential providers July–August 2011

Consultation period ends Tuesday 30th August 2011

Final Commissioning Plan published w/c 12th September 2011

STAGE 1:

 

Pre-Qualification Questionnaire published w/c 12th September 2011

Training Programme continues 

DEADLINE for submission of Pre-Qualification Questionnaire w/c 17th October 2011

Inform providers of acceptance/ rejection to Approved List w/c 31st October 2011

 

STAGE 2: TENDER

 

Tender documents available w/c 7th November 2011

Tender Closing w/c 19th December 2011

Conduct Tender evaluation December 2011/January 2012

Notify providers of interviews December 2011/January 2012

Interviews for shortlisted candidates December 2011/January 2012

Provisionally award tender & notify unsuccessful w/c 23rd January 2012

Implementation Phase February – June 2012

 

Bristol Youth Links

Bristol Youth Links ProjectCYP network meeting - 14 June Greenway

CentreN. B. Background papers published on Bristol Youth Links

BLOG: http://bristolchildren.wordpress.com/consultations/bristolyouthlinks/

Positive Contribution Stay Safe

Enjoy and Achieve

Economicwell-being Be Healthy