Planning

livin Futures Employability

LIVIN HOUSING LIMITED

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Planning

17 May 2017 at 16:45

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a tender titled "livin Futures Employability" by Livin Housing Limited, a Homes and Communities organisation based in Spennymoor, Co Durham. This initiative falls under the job search services industry category, with a total value of £50,000 for a contract that will commence on 4th September 2017 and conclude on 30th August 2019. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned market engagement day scheduled on 26th June 2017 for interested parties. The budget for this initiative spans two financial years, with £25,000 allocated for both 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 periods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on employability services, vocational training, and community engagement. Companies that specialise in job search support, training and education, as well as community-based services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to support 600 customers, including tenants, to enhance their skills, with a focus on transitioning 250 individuals into employment, 200 into further training, and providing a supportive pathway through innovative service delivery. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to contribute meaningfully to local community development while also fostering their growth through increased contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

livin Futures Employability

Notice Description

livin is a Homes and Communities organisation managing over 8,500 homes across County Durham. Our mission is 'providing great homes sustaining strong communities and building a successful business.' We recognise that to make communities vibrant places to live, we must do more than just letting and repairing homes. Our award winning livin Futures programme is developed to work closely with our communities to improve employment and training opportunities, health and financial confidence and to bridge the digital divide that exists within our communities. livin Futures comprises of a complementary set of long, medium and short term interventions (pathways) to support people, of all abilities, into employment. These pathways, which are ever evolving include: school-based programmes, skills foundations, one to one mentoring and work experience, which inspire people by: raising aspirations, improving confidence, and increasing skills levels, resulting in securing employment livin is recognised locally for making an impact on the lives of local residents. livin Futures goes above and beyond the traditional duties of a landlord by delivering a work programme aimed at tackling unemployment and improving financial confidence for our customers. In the past 12 months, livin Futures has: 1. Generated GBP 4.7 million in social value 2. Helped 185 people, into full time employment or apprenticeships, therefore reducing benefit dependency and improving wellbeing 3. Engaged 1,500 people (aged 14 yrs +) to undertake work experience, employability support, vocational training and qualifications; providing opportunities for people to build confidence, preparing them for the world of work, inspiring them to aim towards their chosen career and providing opportunities which they otherwise would not have had. As we move towards the Universal Credit roll out, we know our customers are and will continue to struggle financially. We are therefore looking for a dynamic employability service provider to join our partnership, to work with customers and tenants in an innovative and engaging manner. It is expected that 600 customers (including 300 tenants) will develop their skills to improve their employability. The success of the project over the 2 years will be measured on: - 250 customers (including 125 tenants) progressing into employment - 200 customers (including 100 tenants) progressing into training or Further Education - 60 customers (including 30 tenants) accessing volunteering opportunities - 300 customers (including 150 tenants) achieving qualifications We are inviting interested parties to come and join us at a market engagement day to discuss what service providers could bring to livin Futures ahead of our Invitation to Tender for the livin Futures Plus contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37e364af-2243-4048-a331-51ae6b9caa95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291bd9bc-f12b-47ef-acee-7339033ec823
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2017 - 30 Aug 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVIN HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SPENNYMOOR, CO DURHAM
Postcode
DL16 6NL
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Tudhoe
Westminster Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

Further Information

Notice Documents

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