Tender

Southwark Works Employment Support Service Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Tender

06 Feb 2023 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark has issued a tender for the "Southwark Works Employment Support Service Framework" to provide employment support services to local residents facing unemployment or low-paid work. The framework, spanning 4 years with an option for a 2-year extension, comprises 9 lots targeting specific groups like vulnerable young people, individuals with mental health conditions, parents, ex-offenders, and others. The deadline for tender submissions is 27th February 2023, using a selective procurement method. Suppliers can bid for initial call off contracts simultaneously with framework appointments.

This tender by the London Borough of Southwark offers opportunities for businesses in the community, social, and personal services industry to support diverse groups in need of employment assistance. Businesses catering to youth, individuals with disabilities, mental health support services, and social care organisations would find this tender well-suited for growth. Applying businesses should be prepared to provide tailored employment support services aligning with the outlined target groups' needs and working closely with the Southwark Council to address local employment challenges.

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Notice Title

Southwark Works Employment Support Service Framework

Notice Description

The contracting authority is seeking to appoint a framework of providers to deliver employment support services to Southwark residents who are unemployed or in insecure or low paid work. The framework will be divided into 9 lots, each lot focusing on particular barriers to employment, as described in the service specification. The framework is for a 4 year period, with suppliers invited to bid for initial call off contracts at the same time as appointment to the framework. Initial call off contracts will be for a period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

Lot Information

Vulnerable young people including care leavers and those with special educational needs or are disabled

Employment support will be targeted to Southwark residents aged 16-25. The young people eligible for this lot are not in employment, education or training (NEET ), care leavers, or have had contact or are currently in contact with the criminal justice system, are considered at risk of offending, or have special educational needs or disabilities, mental health needs or housing needs.

Renewal: The authority may exercise a 2 year extension

People aged 50+ or with physical health conditions / disabilities

Employment support will be targeted to Southwark residents who are over 50 or have physical health conditions or disabilities.

Renewal: The authority may exercise a 2 year extension

Mental health

The lot will provide employment support for Southwark residents with a range of mental health conditions, including mild mental health conditions, anxiety/depression, and long-term or complex mental health needs, with no formal diagnosis. It will also aim to integrate with core mental health services to secure referrals. There will also be a focus on in work support to help residents maintain employment and for clients to link to the wellbeing hub.

Renewal: The authority may exercise a 2 year extension

Learning disabilities and learning difficulties, including autism

Eligible service users for this lot are residents who have learning difficulties or disabilities. The aim is to provide employment support for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities, focusing on engaging with Southwark Council All Age Disability services, supporting clients with a range of disabilities and link clients to Adult Social Care hubs.

Renewal: The authority may exercise a 2 year extension

Parents and unpaid carers

Employment support will be offered to Southwark parents and unpaid carers, working with council teams to direct support to those eligible for 'Supporting Families' support and working with Social Care teams to work with carers.

Renewal: The authority may exercise a 2 year extension

Ex offenders

Employment support directed to Southwark residents who have had contact or are currently in contact with the criminal justice system to support the transition back into work and maintain employment.

Renewal: The authority may exercise a 2 year extension

Lot 7

Eligible service users will be experiencing substance misuse issues, and may be engaged with Southwark Council commissioned treatment services. Employment support will target those receiving support from council services.

Renewal: The authority may exercise a 2 year extension

Homlessness

Employment support will be targeted to Southwark residents who are homeless and at risk of homelessness; eligible clients will need to be in contact with the council's Housing Solutions team.

Renewal: The authority may exercise a 2 year extension

In work support

Employment support will focus on Southwark residents who are already employed, though on low pay or insecure hours.

Renewal: The authority may exercise a 2 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a314
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003548-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Ms 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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