Ingeus NCS 2.0 - call for Delivery Partners

A Youth Programme Like No Other

The National Citizen Service (NCS) is a personal and social development programme for 15-17 year olds. Established in 2011, the programme aims to build a more cohesive, mobile and engaged society. By bringing young people together from different backgrounds for a unique, shared experience, NCS helps them to fulfil their potential and broaden their horizons.

We build bridges across social divides and ladders to opportunities. We bring young people together in common purpose to change their perspectives and lives for good. We push them hard to see what they can achieve, smashing the self-doubt that holds too many back.

NCS, whenever it happens, is always built on these foundations;

Social mixing - young people are provided with the opportunity to mix and build relationships with people from different social backgrounds.

Challenge - NCSers are taken out of their comfort zone (physically and emotionally) and supported to build strength of character.

Increased responsibility and independence - young people experience a progressive journey with an increasing sense of responsibility.

Reflection - young people are supported to learn from experiences in the programme.

Social action - NCSers are enabled to connect with and impact upon their community, developing skills and knowledge useful for future life. Inspiration Young people are encouraged to continue to mix, contribute to their community and achieve personal goals post NCS. NCS exists to help tackle some of the biggest social challenges in our country.

Why NCS is here

Social cohesion - to bring our community together by building stronger, more integrated communities and fostering young people from different backgrounds.

Social mobility - to build essential skills for life and work, investing in our country's future talent.

Social engagement - to encourage young people in social action in their communities and the democratic process, building their understanding of their responsibilities as citizens.

About Ingeus UK

Ingeus UK, part of the global APM Group, is a leading provider of human services. Our vision is a strong society in which citizens have the independence, knowledge and know-how to thrive. Our mission is to enable better lives.

In the UK, we deliver employability, justice, health and youth services, including: • National Citizen Service • National Diabetes Prevention Programme • Three Work and Health Programme prime contracts • Access to Work for Mental Health Support Services • Steps 2 Success in Northern Ireland. • Community Rehabilitation Companies in the Midlands • Employability services into NHS IAPT services

Additional information: The Opportunity

Ingeus have been leading partner of the NCS Trust and have delivered services since 2015.

We are looking for organisations to partner with us who are aligned to the Ingeus and NCS Trust values in the East Midlands and/or South East regions.

Delivery Partners must be capable to deliver the programme in Summer (3 or 4 week model) and/or Autumn.

Delivery periods:

Summer Recruitment period 1st September - 31st August Summer delivery 1st May to 30th August

Autumn Recruitment period 1st January - 31st December Autumn Delivery 1st September to 31st December

How to apply

If you are interested in working with Ingeus in the delivery of NCS, please email [email protected]. You will then be invited to complete an Expression of Interest via our tender platform. Here, we are keen to understand your experience and how you would deliver the services.