Tender

TfL 95727 - TfL Steps into Work Employability Programme

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Tender

29 Jul 2021 at 16:58

Tender Notice
Planning

29 Apr 2021 at 15:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is currently inviting tenders for the "TfL Steps into Work Employability Programme", a contract aimed at enhancing employability skills for disadvantaged groups in society, including individuals with learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum. This open tender, identified as TFL001-DN560144-08635057, has a total value of £576,000 and is set to be awarded for a period starting from 7th September 2021 until 31st July 2023. The procurement process has been initiated, with bids required to be submitted by 18th August 2021. The programme will be delivered in the United Kingdom, with the e-tendering process managed through TfL's ProContract portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education, training services, and social work. Companies with expertise in providing employability programmes, supported internships, or similar services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, allowing them to expand their impact and contribute to sustainable employment solutions for vulnerable populations in London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfL 95727 - TfL Steps into Work Employability Programme

Notice Description

Transport for London's (employability programmes provide work readiness skills and opens doors to employment to some of the most disadvantaged groups in society. Individuals who fall into these groups have been disproportionately impacted by the current pandemic and now face even greater barriers to employment. Steps into Work (SiW), one of TfL's employability programmes, supports transitions from education to employment for individuals with a mild to moderate learning disability and/or those on the autism spectrum. SiW consists of unpaid work placements across TfL, its partners (such as the Greater London Authority) and its supply chain This provides opportunities to gain skills, knowledge and build confidence in a business environment with the aim for learners to work towards achieving a Level 1 academic qualification and ultimately progress into sustainable paid employment within 12 months of completing the programme. TfL is a seeking a provider to manage and deliver the SiW programme cycle, using academic, coaching and supported employment to equip the learners with the relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to attain sustained employment. The tender process will be managed on TfL's e-tendering portal ProContract. If you wish to participate in this tender process, view the full tender documents and submit a bid, please register on: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f08e008b-4906-482f-a61c-05f8e5f1eb4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb32b72-5217-44a0-9fb2-1144ccaaf193
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£576,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
17 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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