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Berkshire Connect to Work Programme

Wokingham Borough Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 14:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Nov 2025 at 11:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 17:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

30 Apr 2025 at 17:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Wokingham Borough Council for the Berkshire Connect to Work Programme is currently in the award stage. This initiative, which falls under training programme services, aims to provide a supported employment service using various employment models. The service is located in Berkshire, United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ11 region. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, often advantageous for ensuring transparency and competition. The contract was signed on 26th November 2025 and will run until 25th November 2028, with potential extensions subject to funding and performance. Palladium International Ltd was awarded the contract, with a total value of £8,917,286, excluding VAT. This contract will be one of the key service provisions targeting 'Hidden Unemployment' through a collaborative, locally led approach.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on employment services and training. With the ample £10,700,743 available for this contract, there is room for large-scale service providers like Palladium International Ltd, as well as smaller local entities through subcontracting arrangements set by the prime contractor. Businesses familiar with training programme services and those adept at working with employment support frameworks are particularly well-suited for involvement in this project. The extension option beyond the initial term provides further potential business continuity, driven by performance metrics. The programme’s design encourages local participation and capacity building, aligning well with businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the regional employment support sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Berkshire Connect to Work Programme

Notice Description

The commissioning of a Supported employment service using both models of Supported Employment (Individual Placement and Support and Supported Employment Quality Framework) for eligible and suitable participants.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: If further funding becomes available during the course of the contract, the Accountable Body will use the funding to increase the number of Participants in the programme to the maximum allowable under the Procurement Act 2023.

Renewal: This is a 3 year initial contract with optional extensions up to 24 months in total. An extension beyond 31 March 2030 will only be allowed, subject to additional funding being approved. Extensions to the contract are at the Accountable Body's discretion and will depend on budget availability and performance being in line with expectations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ab9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019555-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,666,780 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,666,780 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,666,780 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,917,286 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wokingham Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Palladium International Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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