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title: "Local Supported Employment"
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# Local Supported Employment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-affc9128-837b-4e37-a8b9-b9d3845090da

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the Local Supported Employment project, aimed at assessing the effect of this service on employment outcomes for working-age adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. This project covers multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. The procurement stage for this selective tender, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with the end of the tender period on 19th July 2023. The contract, valued at £343,000, started on 11th September 2023 and will run through to 10th September 2026. IFF Research Limited was awarded the contract, with an active award status as of the 12th of October 2023.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited due to their recognised suitability for this project. The initiative’s broad geographic scope and focus on supporting employment outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism mean that businesses with expertise in these areas stand to benefit. With a considerable project value, businesses can contribute to meaningful social outcomes while expanding their service offerings and market reach.

## Notice

The evaluation of Local Supported Employment aims to assess the effect this service has on employment outcomes for working age adults with learning disabilities and or autism, the participants experiences of receiving the support and the Local Authorities experience of providing the support as intended to the target group

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c83faf3-e476-44cf-80a8-465377f4d7b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2023 - 10 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £343,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £342,972 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 11:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c83faf3-e476-44cf-80a8-465377f4d7b5
- 16 Jul 2024 at 12:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c83faf3-e476-44cf-80a8-465377f4d7b5
- 23 Feb 2024 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c83faf3-e476-44cf-80a8-465377f4d7b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c83faf3-e476-44cf-80a8-465377f4d7b5
  25th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8bfa049-8b16-463d-9873-0b7ecb12ad34
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f6b347a-d578-4a78-a137-f8d572535fe5
  Contract Management Framework - Best Practice Activities
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e26fea4-3a87-4b6e-8dd1-9a123569d200
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a862f9e5-cc00-42ed-8aba-4c4ef921ad8f
  Restriction on email files in Jaggaer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74d1cb53-e5ee-4632-9e86-d3d3f09fc971
  Sources of Jaggaer guidance

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