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WP3879 - Provision of employment and community-based support to economically inactive residents

WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2023 at 14:57

Tender

20 Jan 2023 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to procure employment and community-based support services for economically inactive residents aged 16+ through the tender process. The title of the contract is "WP3879 - Provision of employment and community-based support to economically inactive residents" in the Training services category. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a value of £1,600,000 GBP. The contract is being carried out under an open procedure in Walsall, UK. The deadline for submissions was on 20th February 2023.

This tender opportunity by the Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council presents a chance for businesses experienced in providing employment and community-based services to economically inactive residents to secure a lucrative contract. Companies offering innovative delivery models and a range of support services are well-suited for this opportunity. The contract is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, providing a stable financial backing for potential growth and expansion for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

WP3879 - Provision of employment and community-based support to economically inactive residents

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure a high-quality experienced provider to deliver employment and community-based support to economically inactive residents aged 16+, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.A core offer should be provided, along with a broad range of support, designed with economic foundation in mind which engage economically inactive people in activities to become work ready. Employment will be one localised measure, but so too will be the engagement and confidence of participants to progress onto volunteering and other community-based opportunities. Support may include a mix of localised outreach, key worker, advice sessions, workshops, events and activities to link participants to the labour market, support around the cost of living, and referring participants to other services, as necessary. The Council encourages responders to consider a wide range of innovative delivery models.This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Employment and Community Based Support Services for Economically Inactive residents

Options: up to a further 24 months extension options

Renewal: with the option to extend for up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039951
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010537-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEPS TO WORK

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