--- title: "Jobs Guarantee (National Rollout)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-361060f1-60cd-45e5-be89-bf1303b7152b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-361060f1-60cd-45e5-be89-bf1303b7152b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-361060f1-60cd-45e5-be89-bf1303b7152b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-361060f1-60cd-45e5-be89-bf1303b7152b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SERCO LIMITED" published: "2026-06-09" --- # Jobs Guarantee (National Rollout) Buyer: SERCO LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-361060f1-60cd-45e5-be89-bf1303b7152b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-361060f1-60cd-45e5-be89-bf1303b7152b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-361060f1-60cd-45e5-be89-bf1303b7152b.json) ## Summary The "Jobs Guarantee (National Rollout)" procurement process is being led by SERCO LIMITED, aimed at providing education and training services. This initiative is set to take place in England and Wales, with a focus on delivering comprehensive support for unemployed young individuals. As the current procurement stage is "Planning", interested parties should note the engagement end date is on 16th June 2026. The scheme is designed to roll out fully funded, six-month paid jobs in a bid to improve the long-term employment prospects for eligible individuals aged 18-24 who have been on Universal Credit. The delivery of this project is set to begin in November 2026, lasting for two years. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), to participate as delivery partners. Organisations with a strong background in education, training, and employment support are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement process seeks partners to administer the scheme, work with employers, and provide wraparound support and training. With the potential to impact unemployment positively and contribute to workforce development, engaged businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their service offerings through meaningful collaboration in this governmental initiative. ## Notice The Jobs Guarantee will provide a fully funded six-month paid job to eligible 18-24-year-olds who have been on Universal Credit and looking for work for 18 months. The scheme is intended to provide long term unemployed young people with meaningful work and support to gain skills and experience through work, to improve their chances of moving into sustained employment after the scheme. The Jobs Guarantee will be delivered through Delivery Partners who will source and match young people to jobs and provide wraparound support and training. We are seeking interest from organisations with relevant experience to deliver the scheme for 2 years from November 2026. To express interest, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3RY2-aZFyECeKa2rL7XyXF_72PUqoEtBtSSCFYN7mm9UOE1USDNMSjEzSDVFR0YzQVBOWjdFNExSOC4u Additional information: The Jobs Guarantee aims to break the cycle of long-term unemployment for eligible young people, addressing the lasting impacts of being out of work and enabling participants to build skills, confidence and long-term, sustainable employment. The objectives of the Jobs Guarantee are to: Ensure that every eligible young person is guaranteed a suitable job. Ensure that eligible young people on the scheme have the support that they need to address their barriers to employment, so that they are able to gain skills and experience from 6 months of continuous employment that will help them make the transition into sustained employment. Each participant will receive: 25 hours per week of fully funded paid work for six months. Employers may self-fund additional hours or higher wages. Wraparound support and training to help them succeed on the Scheme and transition into sustained employment. Delivery Partners will be responsible for: Administering the scheme. Working with employers to source suitable jobs. Matching young people to suitable jobs which meet the requirements of the scheme. Providing wraparound support and training to the young person. throughout their time on the scheme to help them to succeed. End of placement support. Monitoring and reporting. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f70e7c-8825-421e-9f27-1026951373cc | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SERCO LIMITED | | Locality | HOOK | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG27 9UY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Hart | | Electoral ward | Hook | | Westminster constituency | North East Hampshire | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 18:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f70e7c-8825-421e-9f27-1026951373cc - 9 Jun 2026 at 18:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f70e7c-8825-421e-9f27-1026951373cc - 9 Jun 2026 at 18:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f70e7c-8825-421e-9f27-1026951373cc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f70e7c-8825-421e-9f27-1026951373cc 9th June 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&token=df3e6c10a57344feb1f828351c5a9147&id=3RY2-aZFyECeKa2rL7XyXF_72PUqoEtBtSSCFYN7mm9UOE1USDNMSjEzSDVFR0YzQVBOWjdFNExSOC4u&analysis=false - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3RY2-aZFyECeKa2rL7XyXF_72PUqoEtBtSSCFYN7mm9UOE1USDNMSjEzSDVFR0YzQVBOWjdFNExSOC4u ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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