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Local Supported Employment

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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25 Jul 2024 at 11:10

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23 Feb 2024 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the Local Supported Employment project, aimed at assessing the effect of this service on employment outcomes for working-age adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. This project covers multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. The procurement stage for this selective tender, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with the end of the tender period on 19th July 2023. The contract, valued at £343,000, started on 11th September 2023 and will run through to 10th September 2026. IFF Research Limited was awarded the contract, with an active award status as of the 12th of October 2023.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited due to their recognised suitability for this project. The initiative’s broad geographic scope and focus on supporting employment outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism mean that businesses with expertise in these areas stand to benefit. With a considerable project value, businesses can contribute to meaningful social outcomes while expanding their service offerings and market reach.

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Notice Title

Local Supported Employment

Notice Description

The evaluation of Local Supported Employment aims to assess the effect this service has on employment outcomes for working age adults with learning disabilities and or autism, the participants experiences of receiving the support and the Local Authorities experience of providing the support as intended to the target group

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-affc9128-837b-4e37-a8b9-b9d3845090da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c83faf3-e476-44cf-80a8-465377f4d7b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£343,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£342,972 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2023 - 10 Sep 2026 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Department for Work and Pension
Contact Email
freedom-of-information-request@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9DA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

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