Planning

Streamlined Supported Employment Contract

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Nov 2023 at 11:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Berkshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for a "Streamlined Supported Employment Contract" aiming to merge two existing supported employment contracts into one. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 75200000 - Provision of services to the community, focusing on job coaching services for individuals aged 16-25 and over 26, with a higher than average employment gap for those with learning disabilities. The engagement end date for this tender is 8th December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services, as well as other community, social, and personal services, to provide employment support services to West Berkshire residents. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate, given the focus on merging contracts to enhance service delivery and address the employment gap identified in West Berkshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Streamlined Supported Employment Contract

Notice Description

West Berkshire Council currently have two supported employment contracts that provide job coaching services. One contract works with those aged 16-25, typically via the SEND team at the Council, and the other works with individuals over 26, typically via the Adult Social Care team. West Berkshire currently has a need for increased employment support for these groups as highlighted by data captured on the Public Health Outcomes Framework. In addition to this, West Berkshire currently has a higher than average employment gap for those with learning disabilities. The Council is currently exploring options internally regarding potentially merging both supported employment contracts to form one service. The purpose of this survey is to help us gain insight into the current market and what is feasible in terms of service delivery. It is anonymous and not scored in any way. The survey can be found here: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/Supported-employment-market-engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ba771fe-5f9b-4f46-9d2a-de37fe1c586f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5d00e4-b169-4c04-ab4f-27a774fa5415
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Richardson
Contact Email
emma.richardson1@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01635503434

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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