--- title: "Kickstart Employment Programme - Employability Wrap around service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bfc56df9-a463-4560-b2d0-d01543954c8f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfc56df9-a463-4560-b2d0-d01543954c8f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfc56df9-a463-4560-b2d0-d01543954c8f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfc56df9-a463-4560-b2d0-d01543954c8f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD" published: "2021-06-07" --- # Kickstart Employment Programme - Employability Wrap around service Buyer: GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfc56df9-a463-4560-b2d0-d01543954c8f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfc56df9-a463-4560-b2d0-d01543954c8f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfc56df9-a463-4560-b2d0-d01543954c8f.json) ## Summary The Kickstart Employment Programme, initiated by GWE Business West Ltd, aims to provide employability support and mentoring for 16 to 24-year-olds at risk of long-term unemployment in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with key dates including the tender end date on 6th May 2021 and a contract period commencing on 17th May 2021 and concluding on 30th June 2022. This contract will follow a selective procurement method and is linked to the broader initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment through funded job placements. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on delivering consultancy and support services tailored to young job seekers. Companies with expertise in employability training, mentoring, and related services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Kickstart scheme offers a pathway for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with public contracts, thereby enhancing their market presence while contributing to social impact through youth employment initiatives. ## Notice The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to create new job placements for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long term unemployment. Employers of all sizes can apply for funding which covers: * 100% of the National Minimum Wage (or the National Living Wage depending on the age of the participant) for 25 hours per week for a total of 6 months * associated employer National Insurance contributions * employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions GWE Business West Ltd (Business West) is an official Gateway for employers wanting 30 or less placements. As part of the programme Business West asks employers to sign up to a code of conduct and a package of employability support provided by a specialist third party. GWE Business West Ltd (Business West) is seeking to appoint a number of approved service providers to deliver bespoke employability support and mentoring for young people aged 16-24 years old as part of their paid DWP Kickstart placement through GWE Business West Ltd as a Kickstart Gateway. (At present there are a total of 218 possible placements) Once approved and on the list, service providers will be matched to placements/business based on experience and area of expertise. Service delivery should be capable of starting immediately in May 2021 and at any time throughout the contract period through to June 2022 as new Kickstart participants enter a placement. Business West requires the information sought in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from applicants responding to the Opportunity published on Contracts Finder 'GWE Business West Employability Wrap around Service ITT' and on the Business West Website. Business West intends to award any Contract based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT). Business West will not be bound to accept the lowest price of any Tender submitted, but will be looking to ensure the correct balance between quality and price. The contract will be awarded for a period of to cover 14 months commencing in May 2021 to the end of June 2022 (This may be subject to change based on decisions by the DWP) and Business West continuing to act as a Gateway Organisation for Kickstart. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524d9428-5ae2-4703-b02e-33f942b1ed3e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 May 2021 | | Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS8 3RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Pill | | Westminster constituency | North Somerset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ABLAZE A BUSINESS LEARNING ACTION ZONE FOR EDUCATION; GRADUATE SCHEME SUCCESS; SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE & STROUD COLLEGE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2021 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524d9428-5ae2-4703-b02e-33f942b1ed3e - 19 May 2021 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880ca923-55d8-4a7f-85c8-ad0996e070bb - 22 Apr 2021 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e83ef0b6-4b80-4e25-b9c5-a84e17f6814e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524d9428-5ae2-4703-b02e-33f942b1ed3e 7th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880ca923-55d8-4a7f-85c8-ad0996e070bb 19th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e83ef0b6-4b80-4e25-b9c5-a84e17f6814e 22nd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77074ee0-e514-47e0-93fc-92d914c2e453 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9f7040e-80fa-4880-a243-56f2778ae075 - https://www.businesswest.co.uk/tenders ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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