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Investment Fund provision of employment support to those furthest from the workplace

East Sussex County Council

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07 Sep 2026 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring employment support services for adults aged 25 and over who are furthest from the workplace. The service is intended to develop employability skills, support job search and improve participants’ job readiness and income. The provider is expected to support 100 people, with each participant receiving support for up to six months. This is a public service delivered for East Sussex County Council through its Employment and Skills Team, in East Sussex. The requirement falls within education and training services and is suited to organisations that can design and deliver structured employment support for people facing significant barriers to work. It combines individual participant support with practical employability and progression activity.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. East Sussex County Council used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, under the light-touch regime. Sussex Community Development Association Ltd was selected as the supplier for the single lot. The contract was signed on 4 September 2026 and runs from 4 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. Its value is £250,000 excluding VAT and £300,000 including VAT. The council may renew or extend the arrangement for one further year, subject to funding, with a maximum possible end date of 31 August 2028. The award is active and the contract is active, so this outcome records an established service arrangement rather than an invitation to submit a bid.

This award demonstrates demand from East Sussex County Council for targeted employment support aimed at people aged 25 and over who are furthest from the workplace. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need experience of working with adults facing substantial barriers to employment, assessing individual needs and building employability skills. It would also need to provide sustained support through job search and job readiness, with the capacity to work with 100 participants and support individuals over periods of up to six months. Relevant organisations may include established employment-support providers, community development organisations and training specialists able to combine practical guidance, participant engagement and progression towards improved income and work-related outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Investment Fund provision of employment support to those furthest from the workplace

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council's Employment and Skills Team has been awarded Investment Funding which will be used to support those furthest from the workplace to develop employability skills that can help them with job search and job readiness to improve income. The Service Provider will support 100 people, aged 25yrs+ and each participant will be supported for up to six months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f3a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084482-2026
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 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
East Sussex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
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
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSSEX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION LTD

Further Information

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