--- title: "Job Entry: Targeted Support Scotland - Expression of Interest - Ingeus call for Partner organisations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-817eb640-7555-4950-b471-382aa5c97418" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-817eb640-7555-4950-b471-382aa5c97418" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-817eb640-7555-4950-b471-382aa5c97418.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-817eb640-7555-4950-b471-382aa5c97418.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "INGEUS" published: "2020-10-15" --- # Job Entry: Targeted Support Scotland - Expression of Interest - Ingeus call for Partner organisations Buyer: INGEUS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-817eb640-7555-4950-b471-382aa5c97418 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-817eb640-7555-4950-b471-382aa5c97418) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-817eb640-7555-4950-b471-382aa5c97418.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Job Entry: Targeted Support Scotland - Expression of Interest - Ingeus call for Partner organisations" is being conducted by Ingeus, a buyer based in London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of job search services and aims to address the increasing unemployment rates due to the Covid-19 pandemic through a tender initiative. Currently in the planning stage, the expression of interest must be submitted by 3pm on Friday, 16th October 2020, with engagement ending on 20th October 2020. The service delivery is focused on Scotland, where partners with employability service experience are being sought to support individuals who have been unemployed for at least 13 weeks. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employability services, particularly those with a presence in Scotland. Organisations that are agile, resilient, and have demonstrated success in delivering tailored job search support, diagnostic screening, and overall employability assistance will be well-positioned to enter this competitive process. By partnering with Ingeus, selected businesses will gain access to broader resources and dedicated support, enabling them to enhance their performance and contribute positively to the job market during this challenging time. ## Notice Ingeus are tendering for the Job Entry: Targeted Support Scotland (JETS Scotland) service. DWP are launching JETS Scotland, a light touch employment programme, to tackle the rise in unemployment due to the Covid-19 pandemic. JETS Scotland will support people who have been unemployed and in receipt of benefits for at least 13 weeks, offering personalised support for a maximum of 182 days. JETS Scotland will be measured against a high-level delivery offer, and achievement of employment outcomes, based on participant earnings. We are therefore looking to partner with organisations who have experience of delivering employability services in Scotland. The key elements to be provided under JETS Scotland include: - Personalised approach including regular adviser contact, tailored action plan and using collaborative approach to getting the Participant back into employment. - Diagnostic screening (inc. IT skills and Basic Skills capability assessment). - Job search support (inc. CV writing; application process, Interview techniques, including online interviewing). - Skills analysis including identifying transferable skills - help with support to consider different employment sectors/routes and ways of working including home working. - Re-building confidence and self-efficacy in Post Covid-19 environment (inc. support for anxieties about working in a Covid-19 environment with peer support network, potential access to mental health and wellbeing support) - Advice and guidance for those wishing to change sector (e.g. building on the sector based "Step Into" guides Providers already use) - Signposting to other support (inc. local skills provision, NEA) Additional information: Partnership Opportunity Ingeus work with Partner organisations of all sizes across most of our service delivery. Rated as 'Excellent' in the Merlin 2020 assessment; we value building meaningful partnerships with like-minded organisations. We are looking for partner organisations to deliver on an end-to-end basis for JETS Scotland who have employability experience, ideally with an established footprint in Scotland. We are particularly seeking organisations who can work at pace, be flexible and resilient to change and have proven performance experience in this sector. In return, you will be part of the Ingeus Partner Network. Ingeus will support you with access to our wider resources, provide an IT system, live MI reports to monitor and track performance and a dedicated support team that will take you through the programme delivery. Together, we will achieve market leading performance, build tenacity and resilience in our collective delivery teams. All throughout, positively impacting and changing lives through this difficult period. Next Steps If you feel your organisation can deliver and meet the above expectations, we are keen to hear from you and invite you to complete this Expression of Interest. As we need to go-live in January 2021, we need to work at a fast pace. The deadline for completing the EOI is 3pm on Friday 16th October 2020. Your completed EOI will be assessed, with shortlisted organisations then being approached to discuss your submission and delivery proposal in further detail by a member of the Ingeus team. Should you have any questions please email partnerships@ingeus.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063b82cb-eaae-499d-add9-0a2c34896f6f | | 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 | 15 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Oct 2020 | | 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 | INGEUS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 8AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Whitechapel | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79611000 - Job search services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 15 Oct 2020 at 10:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063b82cb-eaae-499d-add9-0a2c34896f6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063b82cb-eaae-499d-add9-0a2c34896f6f 15th October 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6128332a-4c66-44d9-9499-149190887788 Guidance documentation - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/JETSSCOTLAND/ Expression of Interest - JETS Scotland link ## Notice URLs - http://www.ingeus.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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