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Job Finding Support

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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18 Jan 2021 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The tender for "Job Finding Support" has been initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on the education and training services sector. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open procedure. The contract, valued at £10,050,842, covers services for recently unemployed individuals throughout Great Britain, including England, Scotland, and Wales. The contract period commenced on 14th December 2020 and will run until 11th January 2022. All interested parties should note that the tender period has concluded as of 12th October 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of employment services and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the service requires providers who can deliver tailored digital support and job matching services. Companies experienced in recruitment practices, online job placement, and interview coaching could leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and impact on the employment landscape in the UK.

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Notice Title

Job Finding Support

Notice Description

JFS is a new voluntary provision covering Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) offering a service for recently unemployed people (up to 3 months unemployed or those who are about to become unemployed) who may not need significant help with the jobsearch, but would benefit from a short, tailored package of tailored support to help them become familiar with current recruitment practices and understand sector specific approaches The aim of the provision is to help unemployed people early in their claim who would benefit from short, time-limited digital and online support to improve their core job finding capability, including online recruitment know-how and interview skills. The provider will also undertake job matching of participants to vacancies and encourage recruitment flexibility among employers where individuals have transferable skills.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf6c48d7-098c-481c-b520-aff65581628a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba2db50-e6eb-43fb-9708-9f30b8d446ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,050,842 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,050,842 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2020 - 11 Jan 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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