Planning

Southwark Works Network Coordination Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

16 Dec 2022 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is planning a procurement process for the Southwark Works Network Coordination Service, which falls under the services category in the Other community, social and personal services industry. The contract involves managing a network of specialist employment support providers within Southwark for a 2-year initial period, with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The Contracting Authority is looking for qualified operators to provide coordination and management of employment support services in Southwark, including customer assessment, referral services, office operations, record management, and network activities. The communication of future notices related to this tender is scheduled for April 27, 2023.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for service providers experienced in managing employment support networks. The contracting authority, the London Borough of Southwark, is seeking providers to oversee its network of specialist employment support providers and drive employment support services in the region. Businesses with expertise in employment services, customer management, event organization, and digital media management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The multi-year contract duration with the possibility of extension provides a stable opportunity for service providers to establish long-term relationships and contribute to the council's employment support initiatives.

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Notice Title

Southwark Works Network Coordination Service

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority gives prior notice that it intends to launch a procurement for qualified and experienced operators to enter into a 2 year contract (with an option to extend for a further 2 years) to provide coordination and management of employment support services in the London Borough of Southwark. Southwark Works is the council's longstanding employment support programme and the council's key channel to deliver the thriving and inclusive economy employment ambitions. The Contracting Authority is seeking a provider to manage our network of specialist employment support providers; including assessment of customers and referral to Southwark Works providers and/or external support; operation of a hub office for customers; customer record management to track progress and outcomes; organising joint network activity (such as job fairs), managing the Southwark Works website and social media. Should you require further details please communicate via the tender portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority is seeking a provider to manage our network of specialist employment support providers; including assessment of customers and referral to Southwark Works providers and/or external support; operation of a hub office for customers; customer record management to track progress and outcomes; organising joint network activity (such as job fairs), managing the Southwark Works website and social media. The contract will be awarded on a 2 year basis, with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039216
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035724-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Liz Gardiner
Contact Email
liz.gardiner@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075250283

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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