Award

Kickstart Employment Programme - Employability Wrap around service

GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jun 2021 at 09:00

Award

19 May 2021 at 11:52

Tender

22 Apr 2021 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Kickstart Employment Programme, initiated by GWE Business West Ltd, aims to provide employability support and mentoring for 16 to 24-year-olds at risk of long-term unemployment in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with key dates including the tender end date on 6th May 2021 and a contract period commencing on 17th May 2021 and concluding on 30th June 2022. This contract will follow a selective procurement method and is linked to the broader initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment through funded job placements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on delivering consultancy and support services tailored to young job seekers. Companies with expertise in employability training, mentoring, and related services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Kickstart scheme offers a pathway for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with public contracts, thereby enhancing their market presence while contributing to social impact through youth employment initiatives.

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Notice Title

Kickstart Employment Programme - Employability Wrap around service

Notice Description

The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to create new job placements for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long term unemployment. Employers of all sizes can apply for funding which covers: * 100% of the National Minimum Wage (or the National Living Wage depending on the age of the participant) for 25 hours per week for a total of 6 months * associated employer National Insurance contributions * employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions GWE Business West Ltd (Business West) is an official Gateway for employers wanting 30 or less placements. As part of the programme Business West asks employers to sign up to a code of conduct and a package of employability support provided by a specialist third party. GWE Business West Ltd (Business West) is seeking to appoint a number of approved service providers to deliver bespoke employability support and mentoring for young people aged 16-24 years old as part of their paid DWP Kickstart placement through GWE Business West Ltd as a Kickstart Gateway. (At present there are a total of 218 possible placements) Once approved and on the list, service providers will be matched to placements/business based on experience and area of expertise. Service delivery should be capable of starting immediately in May 2021 and at any time throughout the contract period through to June 2022 as new Kickstart participants enter a placement. Business West requires the information sought in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from applicants responding to the Opportunity published on Contracts Finder 'GWE Business West Employability Wrap around Service ITT' and on the Business West Website. Business West intends to award any Contract based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT). Business West will not be bound to accept the lowest price of any Tender submitted, but will be looking to ensure the correct balance between quality and price. The contract will be awarded for a period of to cover 14 months commencing in May 2021 to the end of June 2022 (This may be subject to change based on decisions by the DWP) and Business West continuing to act as a Gateway Organisation for Kickstart.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfc56df9-a463-4560-b2d0-d01543954c8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524d9428-5ae2-4703-b02e-33f942b1ed3e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 1-2 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
GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS8 3RA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Pill
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ABLAZE A BUSINESS LEARNING ACTION ZONE FOR EDUCATION

GRADUATE SCHEME SUCCESS

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE & STROUD COLLEGE

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