--- title: "Supported Employment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-78d4b93f-5d0c-4560-933d-40898302689b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-78d4b93f-5d0c-4560-933d-40898302689b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78d4b93f-5d0c-4560-933d-40898302689b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78d4b93f-5d0c-4560-933d-40898302689b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-12" --- # Supported Employment Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78d4b93f-5d0c-4560-933d-40898302689b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-78d4b93f-5d0c-4560-933d-40898302689b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78d4b93f-5d0c-4560-933d-40898302689b.json) ## Summary West Berkshire Council is currently in the Tender stage of procurement for a contract titled "Supported Employment." This contract aims to deliver a Supported Employment Service for young people aged 16-25 with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) or those not in education, training, or employment (NEET) with an EHCP, as well as adults aged 18+ who previously had an EHCP, have a special educational need or disability (SEND), or are known to Adult Social Care (ASC) as NEET. The services fall under the education and training industry category and will cover various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 13th December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028. Interested parties must register on the council's portal to express interest and access additional documents. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs well-versed in providing educational and community support services. Companies specialising in youth education, special needs education, and community action programmes stand to benefit from participating in this tender. This contract not only opens pathways to substantial employment for skilled providers but also fosters community development through dedicated support for young people and adults requiring additional assistance to access employment, education, or training. Engaging with this procurement could enhance the social impact and reach of businesses committed to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with special educational needs and disabilities. ## Notice The Council is tendering a contract for a Supported Employment Service For Young People And Adults The full scope as outlined in the specification. The service will be aimed at young people aged 16-25 Years with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or those Not in Education, Training or Employment (NEET) with an EHC Plan , and for adults aged 18 + that previously had an EHCP, have a special educational need or disability (SEND) or are known to Adult Social Care (ASC) as being not in education, employment or training (NEET) and would benefit from additional support in order to access and sustain employment, education or training Additional information: Please register on our portal in order to express interest and access documents relating to this tender opportunity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5bd698-8f32-4f89-8873-496df9c8bdb9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWBURY | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG14 5LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Newbury Central | | Westminster constituency | Newbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80310000 - Youth education services - 80340000 - Special education services - 85322000 - Community action programme - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 Nov 2024 at 13:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5bd698-8f32-4f89-8873-496df9c8bdb9 - 12 Nov 2024 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5bd698-8f32-4f89-8873-496df9c8bdb9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5bd698-8f32-4f89-8873-496df9c8bdb9 12th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/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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