Tender

Worklessness Support Service

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2022 at 12:52

Tender Notice
Tender

24 May 2022 at 10:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wirral Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Worklessness Support Service" as part of the Wirral Ways to Work Programme, which includes other services currently funded by the ESF and Youth Employment Initiative until 30th September 2023. The total contract value is £3,840,000, with the contract period set from the start date of 27th August 2022 until 31st October 2026. This open tender was published on 24th May 2022, with the submission deadline for bids being 30th June 2022. The services are classified under the CPV code for Education and training services and are to be delivered in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on education and training services, particularly those geared towards supporting individuals facing worklessness. Companies with experience in programming that understands eligibility criteria for related services would be well-placed to compete for this contract. By participating in the Wirral Ways to Work Programme, providers can not only contribute to local employment initiatives but also expand their service offerings, engage in innovative community projects, and enhance their client portfolios in the growing public service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Worklessness Support Service

Notice Description

1.9 The Wirral Ways to Work Programme consists of three distinct services, one of which, the Worklessness Support Service, is being procured under this contract. 1.10 The other two services delivered within the Programme in Wirral are currently funded by ESF and Youth Employment Initiative until 30th September 2023. They are the Intermediate Labour Market Service (delivered directly by the Council), and the Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance Service delivered by an external supplier on behalf of the Council. 1.11 The supplier of the Worklessness Support Service contract will be expected to understand the eligibility criteria of these two services, and any future services, delivered as part of the Wirral Ways to Work Programme in order to refer individuals who may not be eligible for this contract, but may be eligible to participate in other services within the Programme. For reference purposes, the eligibility criteria of the other services currently delivered within the Wirral programme can be made available to bidders on request.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2efe008f-de4c-429f-983c-205d6d44bf4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/167359af-17b5-439c-8b51-5a42da11be38
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,840,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Aug 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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