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Hillingdon Employment Support Programme (HESP) on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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Award

01 Oct 2025 at 13:44

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Hillingdon Employment Support Programme (HESP) was conducted by the London Borough of Hillingdon, a public authority within sub-central government. This initiative focuses on providing tailored employment support for economically inactive residents in the Hillingdon area, within the region of UKI74, United Kingdom. The tender, categorised under services and specifically within education and training services (CPV: 80000000), used an open procurement method below the threshold with competitive bidding. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with a contract signed on 2nd September 2025 and active until the 31st March 2026, at a value of £108,000 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in employment support services. SMEs and providers capable of delivering customised services for individuals with complex needs would find this project highly suitable. The contract's focus on collaboration with specialist training providers and integration within the local community underscores the need for flexible and responsive businesses that can address unique challenges and support disadvantaged groups. Participation in this procurement allows companies to contribute to reducing employment barriers while growing within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hillingdon Employment Support Programme (HESP) on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon (LBH) will appoint a Hillingdon Employment Project Co-ordinator to manage a local employment support initiative. This role will work closely with an Employment Project Worker, employed by a contracted service provider, to deliver tailored support to economically inactive residents. Objectives: Reduce barriers to employment for economically inactive individuals. Provide intensive, wrap-around support to help participants move towards employment or education. Collaborate with specialist training providers (e.g., ESOL, digital, maths, English) for additional support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05643b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061388-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£92,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hillingdon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 2QU
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULTIV8

Further Information

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