--- title: "TfL 95727 - TfL Steps into Work Employability Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f08e008b-4906-482f-a61c-05f8e5f1eb4b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f08e008b-4906-482f-a61c-05f8e5f1eb4b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f08e008b-4906-482f-a61c-05f8e5f1eb4b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f08e008b-4906-482f-a61c-05f8e5f1eb4b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2021-07-29" --- # TfL 95727 - TfL Steps into Work Employability Programme Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f08e008b-4906-482f-a61c-05f8e5f1eb4b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f08e008b-4906-482f-a61c-05f8e5f1eb4b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f08e008b-4906-482f-a61c-05f8e5f1eb4b.json) ## Summary Transport for London is currently inviting tenders for the "TfL Steps into Work Employability Programme", a contract aimed at enhancing employability skills for disadvantaged groups in society, including individuals with learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum. This open tender, identified as TFL001-DN560144-08635057, has a total value of £576,000 and is set to be awarded for a period starting from 7th September 2021 until 31st July 2023. The procurement process has been initiated, with bids required to be submitted by 18th August 2021. The programme will be delivered in the United Kingdom, with the e-tendering process managed through TfL's ProContract portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education, training services, and social work. Companies with expertise in providing employability programmes, supported internships, or similar services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, allowing them to expand their impact and contribute to sustainable employment solutions for vulnerable populations in London. ## Notice Transport for London's (employability programmes provide work readiness skills and opens doors to employment to some of the most disadvantaged groups in society. Individuals who fall into these groups have been disproportionately impacted by the current pandemic and now face even greater barriers to employment. Steps into Work (SiW), one of TfL's employability programmes, supports transitions from education to employment for individuals with a mild to moderate learning disability and/or those on the autism spectrum. SiW consists of unpaid work placements across TfL, its partners (such as the Greater London Authority) and its supply chain This provides opportunities to gain skills, knowledge and build confidence in a business environment with the aim for learners to work towards achieving a Level 1 academic qualification and ultimately progress into sustainable paid employment within 12 months of completing the programme. TfL is a seeking a provider to manage and deliver the SiW programme cycle, using academic, coaching and supported employment to equip the learners with the relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to attain sustained employment. The tender process will be managed on TfL's e-tendering portal ProContract. If you wish to participate in this tender process, view the full tender documents and submit a bid, please register on: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb32b72-5217-44a0-9fb2-1144ccaaf193 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | 17 May 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £576,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2021 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb32b72-5217-44a0-9fb2-1144ccaaf193 - 29 Apr 2021 at 15:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5767ddd-6de3-4f84-ade6-1eca0a8582d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb32b72-5217-44a0-9fb2-1144ccaaf193 29th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5767ddd-6de3-4f84-ade6-1eca0a8582d3 29th April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://procontract.due-north.com MSQ document for Completion ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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