--- title: "Vulnerable Groups and Employability Needs Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75c71cc4-3ad1-4b7c-97a9-89b622ff19ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75c71cc4-3ad1-4b7c-97a9-89b622ff19ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75c71cc4-3ad1-4b7c-97a9-89b622ff19ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75c71cc4-3ad1-4b7c-97a9-89b622ff19ea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-08" --- # Vulnerable Groups and Employability Needs Assessment Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75c71cc4-3ad1-4b7c-97a9-89b622ff19ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75c71cc4-3ad1-4b7c-97a9-89b622ff19ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75c71cc4-3ad1-4b7c-97a9-89b622ff19ea.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is currently conducting a tender process titled "Vulnerable Groups and Employability Needs Assessment," aimed at assessing employment support needs for vulnerable groups within the county, including areas such as Redditch Borough and Worcester City. The tender, classified under miscellaneous health services, is being carried out through an open procedure and is active as of 8th October 2021, with the tender submission deadline set for 28th October 2021. The resulting contract is expected to commence on 6th December 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2022. This opportunity presents a chance for consultants with experience in social services, public health, or community support to expand their business by delivering critical insights into the employability needs of vulnerable populations. Businesses specialising in qualitative and quantitative research, particularly those focusing on mental health and disability support, would find this tender particularly relevant and are encouraged to participate. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is seeking tenders from suitably experienced consultants to complete a Needs Assessment for employment support for vulnerable groups in the County of Worcestershire. * Worcestershire County refers to the administrative areas of Redditch Borough, Bromsgrove District, Wyre Forest District, Worcester City, Malvern Hills District and Wychavon District and data will be presented at District level where possible * The project will be steered and supported by a small group from WCC * The scope of the Needs Assessment is for all working age adults but, wherever possible, will include specific data analysis for 18-24-year olds so as to be able to identify differences between this age group and all age working adults * Vulnerable groups refer specifically to the following: o People living with or recovering from poor mental health o People living with or recovering from problematic drug or alcohol use o People with a learning disability o People with Autism Spectrum Conditions See service specification for full requirements. 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Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8100435-f1c9-4a50-a9fb-d00e127b66f2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2021 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8100435-f1c9-4a50-a9fb-d00e127b66f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8100435-f1c9-4a50-a9fb-d00e127b66f2 8th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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