Tender

Jobs Guarantee (Phase Two)

REED IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:44

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24 Apr 2026 at 14:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reed in Partnership Limited is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) for the Jobs Guarantee (Phase Two) initiative, which addresses barriers faced by young individuals aged 18-24 who have been on Universal Credit for over 18 months. The programme, commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), will take place in England, with key stakeholders required to submit their EOIs by 29th May 2026. This open procedure is categorised under placement services of personnel and youth education services, with a planned contract period from 1st October 2026 to 31st December 2029. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage, aiming to secure opportunities for various businesses in this vital sector.

The Jobs Guarantee offers businesses the chance to partner in delivering impactful services that support employment and education, providing a fully subsidised six-month paid job for participants along with tailored wraparound support. This tender particularly suits small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it a fantastic opportunity for organisations committed to social welfare and youth development. Businesses capable of providing innovative solutions to employment barriers and customised support are encouraged to seize this chance to contribute positively to local communities while fostering business growth through collaboration with Reed in Partnership. Businesses interested should engage promptly and be prepared for further due diligence and analysis upon EOI acceptance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Jobs Guarantee (Phase Two)

Notice Description

Reed in Partnership intends to bid for a number of Jobs Guarantee (Phase Two) opportunities as and when they are commissioned. We invite you to complete our EOI if you believe your organisation can also make a positive difference to the lives of people in your local community. The Jobs Guarantee is designed to support those aged 18-24 who have been on Universal Credit for 18 months and may face complex barriers to work, including limited work experience, low skills, or wellbeing and confidence challenges. The programme will be commissioned by DWP with Participants referred to the programme with an expectation that they engage in the offer of a guaranteed, fully subsidised six-month paid job alongside tailored wraparound support. More information on Phase One can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jobs-guarantee/jobs-guarantee-grant-guidance How to Respond Please fully complete and submit this EOI before the closing date of Friday 29th May 2026. The EOI can be found here: https://forms.office.com/e/yaDwC3c9nd Should you have any questions, please contact partner.network@reed.com. For more information on how we score our EOIs and work with partners please visit our website: https://reedinpartnership.co.uk/partners/. Please note - This EOI does not constitute an offer to work with your organisation but is the first stage in our selection process. For organisations successful at EOI stage, we will undertake further due diligence and analysis to make our final selection of partners.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f4de90-f371-4901-9500-b8ff9c918a1f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

80310000 - Youth education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REED IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2A 1DT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
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
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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