--- title: "Future Employment Support (FES)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5752e70-d07f-481e-9c8e-01c42763b53d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5752e70-d07f-481e-9c8e-01c42763b53d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5752e70-d07f-481e-9c8e-01c42763b53d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5752e70-d07f-481e-9c8e-01c42763b53d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SERCO LIMITED" published: "2026-07-14" --- # Future Employment Support (FES) Buyer: SERCO LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5752e70-d07f-481e-9c8e-01c42763b53d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5752e70-d07f-481e-9c8e-01c42763b53d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5752e70-d07f-481e-9c8e-01c42763b53d.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Future Employment Support (FES)" is managed by SERCO LIMITED, focusing on providing support to unemployed Universal Credit claimants in England. As of 14th July 2026, the process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date on 14th August 2026. The procurement process is designed to be inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs, under the industry category of training services, classified under CPV 80500000. SERCO intends to partner with organisations that can aid in transforming lives and communities, especially those that can offer personalised, locally responsive support, helping individuals move closer to sustainable employment. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in skills training, employer engagement, health and wellbeing services, and community support to collaborate with a major player like SERCO. Enterprises specialising in employment and recruitment, particularly those with innovative approaches and evidence-based delivery models, stand to benefit. The procurement invites organisations with strong local knowledge, a track record of effective employer engagement, and inclusive service offerings, making it well-suited for SMEs, VCSEs, social enterprises, and specialised providers to expand their operations and achieve significant impact in the employment support sector. ## Notice Want to Partner with Serco to Transform Lives and Communities? Serco intends to participate in the Department for Work and Pensions' forthcoming Future Employment Support (FES) procurement, designed to help unemployed Universal Credit claimants move closer to work, enter sustainable employment and progress in their careers. FES is expected to provide personalised, locally responsive support tailored to individual needs. This may include skills and training, work experience, employer-led pathways, job brokerage, self-employment support, coaching, health and wellbeing interventions, childcare and travel support, and access to specialist services such as ESOL, mental health, substance misuse and disability support. Why Partner with Serco? We believe lasting employment outcomes are achieved through strong local partnerships, innovative delivery and a shared commitment to transforming lives. We are seeking a diverse supply chain that combines national capability with local expertise. We welcome expressions of interest from organisations of all sizes, including SMEs, VCSEs, social enterprises and specialist providers. We are particularly interested in: Skills, training and education providers Community and voluntary organisations Employer engagement and recruitment specialists Health, wellbeing and disability support providers ESOL, inclusion and equality-focused organisations Providers supporting people with complex barriers to work Youth, family and disadvantaged group specialists Housing, justice and rehabilitation organisations What We Are Looking For We would like to hear from organisations that can demonstrate: Success in supporting people into employment, education or training Strong local knowledge and community relationships Experience supporting participants with additional or complex needs Effective employer engagement and labour market connections Personalised, customer-centred delivery Innovative and evidence-based approaches Commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement Inclusive and accessible services Market Engagement As part of our bid development activity, we will be engaging with potential partners through: Market engagement events and webinars Regional and thematic workshops One-to-one discussions Requests for Information (RFIs) Co-design and solution development sessions Early engagement will help shape our delivery model and provide opportunities for meaningful collaboration. If your organisation shares our ambition to help people overcome barriers, realise their potential and achieve sustainable employment outcomes, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you. Together, we can create a service that delivers lasting impact for participants, employers and communities. Apply here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3RY2-aZFyECeKa2rL7XyXF_72PUqoEtBtSSCFYN7mm9UOE1USDNMSjEzSDVFR0YzQVBOWjdFNExSOC4u Additional information: Completion of this EOI does not guarantee inclusion in Serco's final supply chain; however, it will inform our partner engagement, solution design, and future procurement activity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3894303-aea2-43b5-9321-cbf62784fd78 | | 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 | 14 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Aug 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 | Reading | | Postcode | RG27 9UY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Hart | | Electoral ward | Hook | | Westminster constituency | North East Hampshire | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2026 at 14:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3894303-aea2-43b5-9321-cbf62784fd78 - 14 Jul 2026 at 08:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3894303-aea2-43b5-9321-cbf62784fd78 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3894303-aea2-43b5-9321-cbf62784fd78 14th July 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3RY2-aZFyECeKa2rL7XyXF_72PUqoEtBtSSCFYN7mm9UOE1USDNMSjEzSDVFR0YzQVBOWjdFNExSOC4u ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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