Tender

Community Works - Into Work Project Employment Advice Services

CAPITALESOURCING

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Tender

23 Sep 2021 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) is conducting a tender for the "Community Works - Into Work Project Employment Advice Services." This procurement is classified under 'Other community, social and personal services' and aims to address employment challenges in the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy. This open procedure tender is currently active, with submissions due by 17:00 on 14th October 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2021 and will run until 1st December 2023. Interested suppliers can find additional details and express their interest through the e-tendering portal, with an earlier Prior Information Notice published on 6th August 2021 to streamline the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in employment services and community engagement. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The focus on delivering tailored employment advice services to individuals affected by the Grenfell tragedy indicates a demand for innovative solutions and community-oriented approaches. Companies with expertise in skill development, employment coaching, or social services may find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, facilitating growth while contributing positively to the local community.

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Notice Title

Community Works - Into Work Project Employment Advice Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) is undertaking an Invitation to Tender for the delivery of Employment Advice Services. In the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy, the Council has been working with the local community to develop recovery priorities. The importance of employment and skills had been highlighted by the community as a barrier to employment. Within the Grenfell Recovery Strategy, the Council made a commitment to support the employment and skills ambitions of residents impacted by the Grenfell tragedy. Following the community-focused design and consultation phase, two specific projects have been selected, namely Into Work-Employment advisers working in the community and Build Yourself Up- A confidence building programme. This tender covers only the Into Work project. The full project description including performance monitoring, outputs and outcomes and payment terms can be found in the Specification document. This is a Light Touch Regime procurement and will be undertaken using the Open One-Stage Procedure as described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to source and appoint a provider for the Council's 'In Work Project' to deliver employment advice services to its local community. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published on 6th August 2021 and open for 35 days. All interested suppliers were invited to express their interest in the contract and later attend a supplier engagement session which was held on 15th September 2021. The recording of this session will be made available within the tender package. The Council intends to use the PIN to shorten the procurement timescales on this occasion. Additional information: To register your expression of interest kindly visit our e-tendering portal; www.capitalesourcing.com and search for the following reference: itt_RBKC_15034 - Community Works - Into Work Project Employment Advice Services The closing date for the tender submissions is 17:00 hrs on 14th October 2021. If you have any questions prior to the deadline, please submit these through the e-tendering portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e963f80e-f228-4533-bd6d-b1ebbefe179e
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 1 Dec 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAPITALESOURCING
Contact Name
Natalia
Contact Email
natalia.borysik@rbkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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