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title: "Supported Employment - AWARD"
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# Supported Employment - AWARD

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e671ab3d-b366-423d-ba1a-1d4ec4d6d593

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## Summary

West Berkshire Council has awarded a contract for a Supported Employment Service for Young People and Adults, focusing on those aged 16-25 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) or who are Not in Education, Training or Employment (NEET) with an EHCP, as well as adults aged 18+ who previously had an EHCP, have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), or are supported by Adult Social Care (ASC). This initiative falls under the education and training services category and includes related services such as community action programmes and special education services. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract awarded on 20 February 2025, and the service is set to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The contract, designated through an open procedure, highlights its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The service locations include the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories, and the rest of the world.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and community services to further their growth. Companies with expertise in providing support for young people and adults with SEND or EHCPs, or those that offer comprehensive training and employment services, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The project's scope and requirements highlight the potential for sustainable business engagement, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to contribute to impactful social services. Suppliers like Ways into Work CiC, who have been awarded the contract, demonstrate the value of specialist knowledge in this field, making it a promising venture for similar organisations.

## Notice

The Council is tendering a contract for a Supported Employment Service For Young People And Adults The full scope as outlined in the specification. The service will be aimed at young people aged 16-25 Years with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or those Not in Education, Training or Employment (NEET) with an EHC Plan , and for adults aged 18 + that previously had an EHCP, have a special educational need or disability (SEND) or are known to Adult Social Care (ASC) as being not in education, employment or training (NEET) and would benefit from additional support in order to access and sustain employment, education or training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4ea65e-621e-4a76-b3fe-711957f680ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAYS INTO WORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4ea65e-621e-4a76-b3fe-711957f680ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4ea65e-621e-4a76-b3fe-711957f680ae
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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