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WDC Refugee Employability Support

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 15:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council has awarded a contract for the "WDC Refugee Employability Support" initiative, aimed at assisting resettled refugees in the UK, specifically in the region of UKJ22. The procurement process, concluded with the award on 11th December 2025, was conducted via a direct method below the threshold, without competition, under light touch regulations. The awarded supplier, THE PEOPLE MATTER TRUST, will deliver personal development training services. This service contract, valued at £40,000 (excluding taxes), commenced on 2nd December 2025 and may extend for an optional year until 1st December 2027.

This contract presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in personal development training, careers advice, and refugee support services. Businesses with expertise in providing tailored career planning, including CV development, interview preparation, and business startup guidance, have potential for growth by engaging with such government-led initiatives. The contract's focus on comprehensive support for refugees aligns well with consultancies or large VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) dedicated to social inclusion and workforce integration. The possibility of contract renewal further enhances the prospect of sustained business growth and contribution to community development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WDC Refugee Employability Support

Notice Description

Wealden District Council appointed People Matter Trust to support resettled refugees and produce a tailored career plan with smart targets, identifying what steps, including training courses/qualifications, are necessary to achieve this. Support will include careers advice, CV development, job application and interview preparation, access to training, apprenticeships, volunteering, and business start-up guidance. People Matter will manage expectations and provide tailored advice to meet individual needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f41e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082111-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 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
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esph@wealden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PEOPLE MATTER TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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