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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT LIMITED, focuses on the delivery of the National Jobs Guarantee Scheme Grant on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This tender, titled "The Jobs Guarantee - RFP", is part of an active tender stage with a procurement method classified as an open procedure above threshold. The industry falls under "Education and training services" and covers services within the United Kingdom, more specifically in England. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 22nd June 2026 and the contract period running from 1st November 2026 to 30th October 2028. FEDCAP, operating from Stockton-on-Tees, England, acts as the buyer for this initiative aimed at offering employment opportunities to young people aged 18-24.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), capable of offering specialist employment support services. With a focus on an employment-first approach, businesses involved will engage with local employers to provide real job opportunities, making it suitable for those with strong local links and expertise in matching job roles to candidates’ skills and interests. Competing firms have the potential to make a notable impact in reducing long-term unemployment while gaining valuable experience and exposure in delivering government employment programmes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Jobs Guarantee - RFP

Notice Description

Fedcap is exploring the opportunity to deliver the National Jobs Guarantee Scheme Grant released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Jobs Guarantee is a national employment programme designed to support young people aged 18-24 who have been unemployed and claiming Universal Credit for 18 months or more. It aims to break the cycle of long-term unemployment by offering every eligible participant a guaranteed, fully funded six month paid job, alongside tailored support to help them succeed and progress. Delivered by specialist Delivery Partners, the programme focuses on an employment-first approach, where young people move quickly into real jobs rather than extended pre-employment training. Partners work closely with local employers to source suitable roles -funded for up to 25 hours per week at the relevant minimum wage - and match participants based on their skills, interests, and needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c5ddefe-3190-4397-8b3d-0ec94889b4e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a70e13-efad-498e-b38a-bd4338e9ec5a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6DY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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