Tender

Job Finding Support

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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28 Sep 2020 at 11:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is currently seeking suppliers for the "Job Finding Support" tender, valued at £40 million. This initiative aims to provide tailored support to recently unemployed individuals across Great Britain, including England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement falls under the services sector, specifically related to education and training services. The tender process is in the active stage, with an open procurement method, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 12 October 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 29 January 2021 and will last for a duration of 12 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in training and employment services, particularly those focused on digital support and job matching. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-placed to compete, offering innovative solutions to enhance the job search capabilities of participants. By engaging with this contract, businesses can play a vital role in supporting recent job seekers, thereby contributing to workforce development in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Job Finding Support

Notice Description

JFS is a new voluntary provision covering Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) offering a service for recently unemployed people (up to 3 months unemployed or those who are about to become unemployed) who may not need significant help with the jobsearch, but would benefit from a short, tailored package of tailored support to help them become familiar with current recruitment practices and understand sector specific approaches The aim of the provision is to help unemployed people early in their claim who would benefit from short, time-limited digital and online support to improve their core job finding capability, including online recruitment know-how and interview skills. The provider will also undertake job matching of participants to vacancies and encourage recruitment flexibility among employers where individuals have transferable skills. Additional information: Job Finding Support (JFS) is a new 12 month voluntary provision with a contract value of PS40million covering England, Scotland and Wales offering a service for recently unemployed people (up to 13 weeks unemployed) who may not need significant help with the job search, but would benefit from a short package of tailored support to help them become familiar with current recruitment practices and understand sector specific approaches. This procurement relates to the health, social and related services Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) as a social service. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and therefore is subject to limited regulation and will be conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 PCR. During the programme, every Participant will be offered a minimum of 4 hours 1-2-1 digital support and offered access to at least 1 digital group session. The delivery of support will be tailored to the individual but all individuals will receive access to: - A minimum of two 1-2-1 sessions with a designated adviser, access to a minimum of one digital group session where the Participant will receive advice and information in a group setting of a reasonable size. As a guide we would suggest up to 15 Participants; and have the opportunity to meet on-line with peers. - The full service must be delivered within a maximum of 20 working days from the start date. Providers should ensure the provision is completed as effectively and quickly as possible, the expectation is that the majority of participants will complete this provision within 10 working days from the start date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30db0c07-649a-44e1-a7bb-0afa9ce39c02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e5513e3-f304-498b-8bbc-bff2f8c08109
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
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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