--- title: "Supported Employment Service(s)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab2887a7-a2ad-4303-96cd-3dc67a0e6dd8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab2887a7-a2ad-4303-96cd-3dc67a0e6dd8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab2887a7-a2ad-4303-96cd-3dc67a0e6dd8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab2887a7-a2ad-4303-96cd-3dc67a0e6dd8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-21" --- # Supported Employment Service(s) Buyer: SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab2887a7-a2ad-4303-96cd-3dc67a0e6dd8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab2887a7-a2ad-4303-96cd-3dc67a0e6dd8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab2887a7-a2ad-4303-96cd-3dc67a0e6dd8.json) ## Summary Slough Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring Supported Employment Services aimed at individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Sensory Impairment, and Physical Disabilities. The engagement event to discuss the needs of the borough and potential service specifications is scheduled for 5th July 2017, with a registration deadline of 25th June 2017. This procurement process may utilise a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to allow only pre-registered and approved providers to compete for these contracts, with the objective of aiding disabled individuals in accessing and sustaining paid employment. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in employment services for people with disabilities. Companies that excel in providing tailored support services or have experience with social care may find this an advantageous chance to collaborate with the Council, influence service delivery models, and expand their operations within the South East region of the United Kingdom. ## Notice Prior Information Notice (PIN) Slough Borough Council wishes to engage with the market to gauge the interest in the delivery of Supported Employment Service(s) for people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Sensory Impairment and Physical Disabilities. The aim of the service(s) will be to help people with disabilities access and sustain paid employment. The aim of the day is to: * meet with potential providers * outline the needs of the Borough and the outcomes that service users and Carers say they wish to achieve, * give prospective providers an opportunity to influence the service specification * give providers an opportunity to comment on the opportunities and risks of the potential service models the Council are considering as the method of delivery for this service. The event will be held on Wednesday 5th July 2017, 1.00pm to 3.30pm. Please contact Jenny Lau, jenny.lau@slough.gov.uk to register your attendance and received booking confirmation and venue details by 25th June 2017 . This PIN notice does not represent a formal commitment by the Council to undertake a procurement procedure. However, please note that following this market engagement event, Slough Borough Council may wish to go out to the market for supported employment service(s) through its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Only providers who have registered with Slough's DPS and whose registration has been approved will be given the opportunity to compete for business opportunities from the Council. Please see the information below. Slough Borough Council has moved to a DPS to procure Adult Social Care Services. The DPS has been published on the SE Shared e-sourcing portal that we use to advertise and carry out tender processes. For further details about the DPS contact Jenny Lau, jenny.lau@slough.gov.uk update - 21.08.2017 - Notes from the Supported Employment Event which took place on 05.07.2017 now available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b6e0a90-280a-4892-bf3c-1cf67eb12e1b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 | SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SLOUGH | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL1 3UF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Slough | | Electoral ward | Chalvey | | Westminster constituency | Slough | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2017 at 12:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b6e0a90-280a-4892-bf3c-1cf67eb12e1b - 25 May 2017 at 13:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b6e0a90-280a-4892-bf3c-1cf67eb12e1b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b6e0a90-280a-4892-bf3c-1cf67eb12e1b 21st August 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6815a509-c70a-488d-b1c1-05ef0e6e3c45 Notes from Supported Living Event 05.07.2017 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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