Tender

Southwark Works - Employer Relationship Management

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

10 Aug 2023 at 09:49

Tender

08 Aug 2023 at 14:46

Planning

07 Jul 2023 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is seeking to procure a provider for the "Southwark Works – Employer Relationship Management" services contract. The contract aims to support employers in creating opportunities and employing residents facing challenges in the workplace. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a contract period of 19 months starting on 1st December 2023, extendable at the Authority's discretion for up to two more years. The services fall under the main procurement category of services in the industry classification of Other community, social and personal services.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in employer engagement and relationship management services. Companies prepared to assist in providing accessible vacancies for residents with employment barriers, delivering relevant skills training, and promoting improved employment practices are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic submission, and the deadline for submissions is 11th September 2023.

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Notice Title

Southwark Works - Employer Relationship Management

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure a provider in respect of the Southwark Works Employers Relationship Management services contract to support employers to create opportunities and employ residents who face challenges entering and progressing in the workplace. The provider will be responsible for delivering the following outcomes: i. A joined up and comprehensive Employer Engagement and Relationship Management service delivered through Southwark Works ii. Accessible vacancies for Southwark residents with barriers to employment iii. Southwark Works clients receive skills, training and support that is relevant to the local labour market and growth sectors iv. Improved employment practices by Southwark employers and employers are working towards recognised employer accreditations such as Living Wage, Mayor's Good Work Standard, Time Wise, Disability Confident etc. v. Increased Southwark employer's understanding of the value of employing local residents The contract will be for a period of 19 months to commence on 1st December 2023 which will include the option, at the Authority's sole discretion, to extend up to a further two years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to section II.1.4 above for details.

Options: The contract is for an initial period of 19 months but has an option to extend for a further two years at the Authority's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dfc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023338-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£537,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£537,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 2023Expired
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
Liz Gardiner
Contact Email
localeconomy@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 207

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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