--- title: "Job Finding Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf6c48d7-098c-481c-b520-aff65581628a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf6c48d7-098c-481c-b520-aff65581628a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf6c48d7-098c-481c-b520-aff65581628a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf6c48d7-098c-481c-b520-aff65581628a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2021-01-18" --- # Job Finding Support Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf6c48d7-098c-481c-b520-aff65581628a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf6c48d7-098c-481c-b520-aff65581628a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf6c48d7-098c-481c-b520-aff65581628a.json) ## Summary The tender for "Job Finding Support" has been initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on the education and training services sector. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open procedure. The contract, valued at £10,050,842, covers services for recently unemployed individuals throughout Great Britain, including England, Scotland, and Wales. The contract period commenced on 14th December 2020 and will run until 11th January 2022. All interested parties should note that the tender period has concluded as of 12th October 2020. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of employment services and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the service requires providers who can deliver tailored digital support and job matching services. Companies experienced in recruitment practices, online job placement, and interview coaching could leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and impact on the employment landscape in the UK. ## Notice JFS is a new voluntary provision covering Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) offering a service for recently unemployed people (up to 3 months unemployed or those who are about to become unemployed) who may not need significant help with the jobsearch, but would benefit from a short, tailored package of tailored support to help them become familiar with current recruitment practices and understand sector specific approaches The aim of the provision is to help unemployed people early in their claim who would benefit from short, time-limited digital and online support to improve their core job finding capability, including online recruitment know-how and interview skills. The provider will also undertake job matching of participants to vacancies and encourage recruitment flexibility among employers where individuals have transferable skills. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba2db50-e6eb-43fb-9708-9f30b8d446ae | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 11 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,050,842 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £10,050,842 | | 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 | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SERCO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2021 at 11:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba2db50-e6eb-43fb-9708-9f30b8d446ae - 18 Jan 2021 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba2db50-e6eb-43fb-9708-9f30b8d446ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba2db50-e6eb-43fb-9708-9f30b8d446ae 18th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e9a047b-fc10-4abd-bfc7-280dd474d473 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c12420d-fac7-403b-a43c-58d5601bc5b7 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76e960bb-8e5e-42a9-992b-2c91aacd55f8 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/497f71b2-a54b-4028-8980-eafd7ea9b2f4 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9809a508-6ac8-4782-93e0-94bc38dfc492 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9e77317-7f9a-4cab-a79c-18094134e7e7 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1355138-382c-45be-a77a-73e23a186d4e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bda38885-0412-4f6f-8473-2f5cb91ee82d n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c58e91c-54ff-41f6-afc3-3ba7c2046068 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9ac64e8-0c7b-4f0e-814e-f9108945367a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90484b1b-84a9-4c0d-a87c-5331a6a75f20 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d45b7625-73f6-4e95-b570-b40e5a8802de n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d62b3e33-1116-46d1-b08b-62b30ee66ee8 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37dbbe36-b1bd-4cfc-b07f-82907589b023 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcbb7029-e81f-4412-9736-702ff16c2967 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56c816f0-e89e-4a25-9668-aa39f08b340d n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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