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Future Employment Support

AKG (UK) EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

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15 Jul 2026 at 14:47

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Future Employment Support" is being orchestrated by AKG (UK) Employment Limited, a prominent provider of employment and programme services in the UK. The procedure is currently in the planning stage, with anticipation for the procurement process to commence in late November 2026. The industry category is general public services, with several additional classifications including government services and vocational rehabilitation services, reflecting a diverse scope. This initiative covers a broad geographical range across England, including areas such as South and Local London, the West Midlands, and East Midlands, among others. Key upcoming dates include a market engagement end date on 23rd July 2026 and a corresponding webinar on that day at 11 am. The procurement process involves initial market engagement, with an Expression of Interest process planned to help build a robust supply chain over the coming months.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, inviting organisations with specialties in diverse employment and health services to engage and contribute to a sustainable employment programme. The process is particularly well-suited for SMEs, VCSE organisations, and local and specialist providers, as the programme targets a high-quality, person-centred approach, helping individuals to access and maintain employment successfully. Businesses with expertise in areas such as job search services, e-learning, and welfare services can greatly benefit and expand their influence by participating in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Employment Support

Notice Description

AKG, a leading provider of employment, skills, health and behaviour change programmes in the UK, is preparing to bid as a prime provider in the DWP's forthcoming commissioning of the Future Employment Support programme, with the procurement process expected to start in late November 2026. Although subject to further confirmation based on ongoing market engagement events hosted by DWP over the coming months, the indicative Contract Package Areas that AKG is currently considering include: CPA 2: South and Local London CPA 4: West Midlands, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Warwickshire CPA 6: York and North Yorkshire, Hull and East Yorkshire and Greater Lincolnshire CPA 8: East Midlands (EMCCA), Northamptonshire, Rutland, Leicestershire CPA 11: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex and Brighton; and CPA12: Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Bedfordshire We would like to engage providers with diverse specialisms, expertise and experience to support the delivery of a high quality person-centred programme which will enable individuals to access sustainable employment and thrive in work. We intend to host a webinar on 23rd July at 11am to walk through our Expression of Interest process and plans for supply chain design and development over the coming months. We encourage applications from SMEs, VCSE, local and specialist providers to apply. If you would like to attend please register at the following link https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d03d7950-73c5-48eb-ac0c-be370dbd5fdf@bde029d0-ff35-40f1-a99f-10cda77defa7

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-feef9763-cb90-4bf7-b041-df167754f003
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afd629-5253-4b8f-9e92-2cf20e716e4a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

75131000 - Government services

75311000 - Sickness benefits

75314000 - Unemployment compensation benefits

79611000 - Job search services

80420000 - E-learning services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80522000 - Training seminars

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80561000 - Health training services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AKG (UK) EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1NA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
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
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

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