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title: "Welsh Government - Employability Support Programme"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Welsh Government - Employability Support Programme

Buyer: SERCO LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cd3ada5-f311-4c85-9ba9-99b3a52b4eb6

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is initiating the planning stage for a significant tender titled "Employability Support Programme" in Wales. This procurement process is managed by Serco Limited and aims to enhance employability among those furthest from the labour market by building skills, confidence, and wellbeing. The industry category for this tender falls under Education and Training Services. An early engagement notice was published on 11th March 2026, with the engagement end date due by 18th March 2026. Organisations are invited to respond with Expressions of Interest (EOI) via the provided online form link. The procurement method involves market engagement notice and will potentially progress to a Request for Information (RFI) stage issued through email.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses in the Education and Training sector, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, seeking to expand their presence in Wales. By partnering with the Welsh Government, organisations can leverage this programme to gain access to a wider demographic requiring employability support, potentially leading to sustainable business growth. Firms with expertise in providing educational and training services are well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aligns with strategic objectives of building community capacity and fostering employment pathways. Participation in this tender allows businesses to collaborate closely with Serco Limited, ensuring engagement with governmental and societal initiatives.

## Notice

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from organisations interested in partnering with us on the upcoming Welsh Government Employability Support Programme (ESP). This programme aims to support people who are furthest from the labour market to build skills, confidence, and wellbeing, enabling them to move into sustained, meaningful employment. Please visit the attached link to respond to this EOI before the deadline of 18th March. Once you have completed your details using the link below, Serco may decide to explore this opportunity with you further. This will take the form of an RFI which will be issued via email. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3RY2-aZFyECeKa2rL7XyXF_72PUqoEtBtSSCFYN7mm9UOE1USDNMSjEzSDVFR0YzQVBOWjdFNExSOC4u

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053a60a4-8040-48d4-973a-f1ccf1df6884 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Mar 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | RG22 9UY |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 11:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053a60a4-8040-48d4-973a-f1ccf1df6884

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053a60a4-8040-48d4-973a-f1ccf1df6884
  11th March 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3RY2-aZFyECeKa2rL7XyXF_72PUqoEtBtSSCFYN7mm9UOE1USDNMSjEzSDVFR0YzQVBOWjdFNExSOC4u

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