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Future Employment Support (FES)

SERCO LIMITED

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Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 14:31

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 08:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Future Employment Support (FES)" is managed by SERCO LIMITED, focusing on providing support to unemployed Universal Credit claimants in England. As of 14th July 2026, the process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date on 14th August 2026. The procurement process is designed to be inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs, under the industry category of training services, classified under CPV 80500000. SERCO intends to partner with organisations that can aid in transforming lives and communities, especially those that can offer personalised, locally responsive support, helping individuals move closer to sustainable employment.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in skills training, employer engagement, health and wellbeing services, and community support to collaborate with a major player like SERCO. Enterprises specialising in employment and recruitment, particularly those with innovative approaches and evidence-based delivery models, stand to benefit. The procurement invites organisations with strong local knowledge, a track record of effective employer engagement, and inclusive service offerings, making it well-suited for SMEs, VCSEs, social enterprises, and specialised providers to expand their operations and achieve significant impact in the employment support sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Employment Support (FES)

Notice Description

Want to Partner with Serco to Transform Lives and Communities? Serco intends to participate in the Department for Work and Pensions' forthcoming Future Employment Support (FES) procurement, designed to help unemployed Universal Credit claimants move closer to work, enter sustainable employment and progress in their careers. FES is expected to provide personalised, locally responsive support tailored to individual needs. This may include skills and training, work experience, employer-led pathways, job brokerage, self-employment support, coaching, health and wellbeing interventions, childcare and travel support, and access to specialist services such as ESOL, mental health, substance misuse and disability support. Why Partner with Serco? We believe lasting employment outcomes are achieved through strong local partnerships, innovative delivery and a shared commitment to transforming lives. We are seeking a diverse supply chain that combines national capability with local expertise. We welcome expressions of interest from organisations of all sizes, including SMEs, VCSEs, social enterprises and specialist providers. We are particularly interested in: Skills, training and education providers Community and voluntary organisations Employer engagement and recruitment specialists Health, wellbeing and disability support providers ESOL, inclusion and equality-focused organisations Providers supporting people with complex barriers to work Youth, family and disadvantaged group specialists Housing, justice and rehabilitation organisations What We Are Looking For We would like to hear from organisations that can demonstrate: Success in supporting people into employment, education or training Strong local knowledge and community relationships Experience supporting participants with additional or complex needs Effective employer engagement and labour market connections Personalised, customer-centred delivery Innovative and evidence-based approaches Commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement Inclusive and accessible services Market Engagement As part of our bid development activity, we will be engaging with potential partners through: Market engagement events and webinars Regional and thematic workshops One-to-one discussions Requests for Information (RFIs) Co-design and solution development sessions Early engagement will help shape our delivery model and provide opportunities for meaningful collaboration. If your organisation shares our ambition to help people overcome barriers, realise their potential and achieve sustainable employment outcomes, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you. Together, we can create a service that delivers lasting impact for participants, employers and communities. Apply here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3RY2-aZFyECeKa2rL7XyXF_72PUqoEtBtSSCFYN7mm9UOE1USDNMSjEzSDVFR0YzQVBOWjdFNExSOC4u Additional information: Completion of this EOI does not guarantee inclusion in Serco's final supply chain; however, it will inform our partner engagement, solution design, and future procurement activity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5752e70-d07f-481e-9c8e-01c42763b53d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3894303-aea2-43b5-9321-cbf62784fd78
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SERCO LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOOK
Postcode
RG27 9UY
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Hart
Electoral Ward
Hook
Westminster Constituency
North East Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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