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title: "West London Strategic Employment Support Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING"
published: "2025-02-07"
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# West London Strategic Employment Support Contract

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91406d99-25e6-4624-a3e5-57bd099c7687

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## Summary

The London Borough of Ealing, acting on behalf of the West London Alliance (WLA), has awarded a significant contract under the title "West London Strategic Employment Support Contract." The contract, focused on the job search services industry, covers delivery locations within London, United Kingdom (postcode W5 2HL). Following an open procurement method above the threshold, the tender has progressed to the award stage, with Shaw Trust Ltd being the appointed supplier. Key dates of note include the tender period ending on 2nd January 2025 and the contract period commencing from 3rd March 2025 and concluding on 2nd February 2035. The total contract value is approximately £250,000,000, with an up-front minimum value of £41,407,570 allocated for the initial term of three years, extendable up to a further seven years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in employment support services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability criteria favouring such entities. By participating in this programme, businesses can contribute to long-term employment growth and support initiatives in the West London region, collaborating closely with the borough councils and health authorities. The extended contract duration of up to ten years provides a stable and lucrative prospect, allowing involved businesses to expand their services, innovate in job search solutions, and establish long-term partnerships with public authorities.

## Notice

West London Alliance (WLA) through consultation with representatives of its member boroughs (Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow Hillingdon, and Hounslow) and input from North West London NHS and Public Health colleagues. London Borough of Ealing is the lead commissioning borough on behalf of the WLA. has awarded up to PS41,407,570 of employment support programmes over a ten-year period through the WLA Strategic Employment Support Programmes to Shaw Trust Ltd. It is intended that the contract shall be for an initial term of 3 referral years, with the option to extend for a further 7 referral years, in any combination of durations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eab75df-95d5-4793-8a59-70c9b03ba5c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Feb 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,407,570 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W5 2HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing |
| Local authority | Ealing |
| Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway |
| Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAW TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79611000 - Job search services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eab75df-95d5-4793-8a59-70c9b03ba5c1
- 7 Feb 2025 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2278b3a7-0821-43b9-9d9f-289717a2eb82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eab75df-95d5-4793-8a59-70c9b03ba5c1
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2278b3a7-0821-43b9-9d9f-289717a2eb82
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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