Planning

Universal Support

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jul 2024 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL is in the planning stages of a public procurement process titled "Universal Support," focusing on social work and related services. The initiative falls under the services category and is centred in the regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17. The project's goal is to support those out of work, those wishing to move into work, and those at risk of disengaging from the workforce. Phase One has included several pilot programmes, while Phase Two is expected to launch in Autumn 2024 and run through to March 2029. Key dates include a future notice date set for 15th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work, employment services, and workforce development. Companies experienced in providing comprehensive employment support services, particularly those capable of handling triage services and referrals, would be well-suited to compete. The involvement of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and collaboration with the Local Government Association (LGA) indicates ample room for innovation and partnership, making it an attractive tender for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in this sector.

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Notice Title

Universal Support

Notice Description

In the 2023 Spring and Autumn Statements the Government introduced a package of measures (including Universal Support) to address economic activity and the barriers preventing people joining the workforce. They are centred on the principle that anyone can be employed if they want paid employment and sufficient support is provided. Universal Support will support those out of work and those wishing to move into work as well as those at risk of disengaging from the workforce.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Phase One has seen the extension of Pioneer (delivered in Norfolk by Shaw Trust) and the introduction of pilots for Local Supported Employment (delivered by NCC Adult Social Care) and Individual Placement Support Primary Care (Working Well Norfolk (WWN) contracted to Seetec Pluss by NCC). Phase Two is delivery of Universal Support. The first tranche of support was expected to launch in Autumn 2024 and will run through to March 2029. To assist in the development of Universal Support DWP have worked with Local Government Association (LGA) and a select number of local authorities through a series of workshops during Autumn 2023 to help shape the provision. A series of consultation events will be organised once announcements are made by the government to develop the model of delivery. The desire within Growth & Investment is to include a "Triage Service" in the build. This would be run by the Council and referrals would then be passed seamlessly to the right provider

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04836e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022731-2024
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2024Expired
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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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