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2526-0152 Work Readiness Programme

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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26 Nov 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington has concluded a public procurement process for the "2526-0152 Work Readiness Programme," focused on services in the education and training sector. This initiative is intended to assist care leavers aged 17-24 and those up to 25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in transitioning into employment, education, or training. The procurement process, completed under sub-central government authority, utilised a below-threshold, unknown method. Located in London, the programme aims to foster innovation and collaboration among boroughs and stakeholders, with the contract active from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in supporting vulnerable groups such as care leavers. With The King's Trust having been awarded the contract, large-scale organisations with a focus on value-based social outcomes and the ability to deliver collaborative, innovative solutions are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The emphasis on building capacity and shared learning further increases potential for partnerships and expansion in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

2526-0152 Work Readiness Programme

Notice Description

Services to support care leavers aged 17-24 (or up to 25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - SEND) in progressing toward and entering employment, education, or training. The services will also focus on building capacity among boroughs and stakeholders through innovation, collaboration, and shared learning. Additionally, the initiative aims to strengthen the evidence base on effective practices for supporting care leavers into positive outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077104-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,168 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supply.assurance@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KING'S TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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