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West London Strategic Employment Support Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing, acting on behalf of the West London Alliance (WLA), has awarded a significant contract under the title "West London Strategic Employment Support Contract." The contract, focused on the job search services industry, covers delivery locations within London, United Kingdom (postcode W5 2HL). Following an open procurement method above the threshold, the tender has progressed to the award stage, with Shaw Trust Ltd being the appointed supplier. Key dates of note include the tender period ending on 2nd January 2025 and the contract period commencing from 3rd March 2025 and concluding on 2nd February 2035. The total contract value is approximately £250,000,000, with an up-front minimum value of £41,407,570 allocated for the initial term of three years, extendable up to a further seven years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in employment support services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability criteria favouring such entities. By participating in this programme, businesses can contribute to long-term employment growth and support initiatives in the West London region, collaborating closely with the borough councils and health authorities. The extended contract duration of up to ten years provides a stable and lucrative prospect, allowing involved businesses to expand their services, innovate in job search solutions, and establish long-term partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

West London Strategic Employment Support Contract

Notice Description

West London Alliance (WLA) through consultation with representatives of its member boroughs (Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow Hillingdon, and Hounslow) and input from North West London NHS and Public Health colleagues. London Borough of Ealing is the lead commissioning borough on behalf of the WLA. has awarded up to PS41,407,570 of employment support programmes over a ten-year period through the WLA Strategic Employment Support Programmes to Shaw Trust Ltd. It is intended that the contract shall be for an initial term of 3 referral years, with the option to extend for a further 7 referral years, in any combination of durations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91406d99-25e6-4624-a3e5-57bd099c7687
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eab75df-95d5-4793-8a59-70c9b03ba5c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,407,570 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Feb 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAW TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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