Planning

Future Employment Support

MAXIMUS UK SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 16:05

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 15:25

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

MAXIMUS UK Services Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Future Employment Support," aiming to deliver services to out-of-work Universal Credit claimants in England, United Kingdom. This initiative seeks to offer bespoke and responsive support based on individual needs and local contexts. Set in the industry category for general public services, the process also features classifications in government services, unemployment compensation benefits, and vocational rehabilitation services. The engagement for this tender is expected to conclude on 31st August 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for providers with expertise in skills and training, local community engagements, employer-facing recruitment, health and wellbeing, ESOL, and disability support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), and niche providers are encouraged to participate, offering extensive growth and partnership opportunities. Providers demonstrating innovative delivery models, local knowledge, and the ability to support individuals into employment will find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Employment Support

Notice Description

Maximus intends to participate in DWP's upcoming procurement for Future Employment Support for out-of-work Universal Credit claimants. The service is expected to provide personalised and tailored support that is responsive to individual needs and local area. This may include skills, training and work experience; matching participants with employers through job trials, jobs fairs and job brokering; support with self-employment; intensive and repeated support with applications and interviewing; support in managing health conditions in the workplace; support with travel and childcare; and access to specialist support (e.g. ESOL, addiction). Our ambition is to work with a diverse network of partners who share our commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support and measurable impact. Maximus is interested in engaging with a diverse range of providers, including (but not limited to): - Specialist skills and training providers - Local and community-based organisations - Employer-facing and recruitment specialists - Health, wellbeing, and disability support providers - ESOL and inclusion-focused organisations - Organisations supporting individuals with complex or multiple barriers We are particularly interested in organisations that can demonstrate: - Proven experience supporting individuals into employment - Ability to deliver personalised, intensive interventions - Strong local knowledge or presence - Employer engagement capability - Experience supporting individuals with complex needs - Innovative or evidence-based delivery models - Commitment to collaboration and partnership working Maximus will be undertaking a programme of market engagement activity to shape its supply chain and delivery model that may include: - Market engagement events / webinars - One-to-one discussions - Requests for information (RFI) Participation in this engagement process will not guarantee involvement in any future procurement, but we are keen to engage organisations early to allow time for co-design and collaboration as we develop our service offer. We encourage SMEs. VCSE, local and specialist niche providers to express interest. Please note: Maximus will not be liable for any bid costs, expenditure, work or effort incurred by applicants in responding to this Expression of Interest, including if the procurement process is terminated, amended or delayed. Maximus reserves the right at its sole discretion not to proceed with supply chain appointments, to accept or reject any Expression of Interest in whole or in part, and to request further information from applicants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff2bf171-49b9-47da-920f-2eeb228ddf65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f83f7a9d-fc71-4d1f-b354-0002dfc7d9c5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement 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
4 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20263 months 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
MAXIMUS UK SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LS1 5SH
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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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