--- title: "Employment Kirklees Programme (Aged over 25)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5859e80-f33e-4c7d-aa08-d02303a94799" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5859e80-f33e-4c7d-aa08-d02303a94799" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5859e80-f33e-4c7d-aa08-d02303a94799.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5859e80-f33e-4c7d-aa08-d02303a94799.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KIRKLEES COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-03" --- # Employment Kirklees Programme (Aged over 25) Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5859e80-f33e-4c7d-aa08-d02303a94799 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5859e80-f33e-4c7d-aa08-d02303a94799) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5859e80-f33e-4c7d-aa08-d02303a94799.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Employment Kirklees Programme, managed by Kirklees Council, focuses on providing tailored employment support for non-unemployed Kirklees residents aged over 25. The programme, classified under "Health and social work services," seeks to build on the current employability initiatives in Kirklees and to continue supporting local residents. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender stage now complete and the award given to the supplier, Paddock Community Trust. Key dates include the contract start on 1st January 2024 and its end on 31st March 2026, covering the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The total contract value is approximately £500,000, with an expected minimum value of £490,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employment support services to grow by engaging with local government projects. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs due to the open nature of the procurement process, aiming to inclusively cover the whole Kirklees district with up to three providers. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and sufficient capacity to deliver quality employment support services will find this contract valuable for expanding their reach and impact within the community. ## Notice All documentation is available at: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER Tenders are invited by the Council from Providers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the provision of the over 25 strand of the Employment Kirklees Programme (the "Services"). The Council seeks to commission a highly effective organisation to provide tailored employment support for non-unemployed Kirklees residents aged over 25 under the Employment Kirklees banner. This programme will build on the success of the current Works Better Enhanced programme (part funded by ESF) and stage one of the Employment Kirklees programme both due to finish on 31st December 2023 to provide a continuation of the current Kirklees employability Works Better Provision. The Council is looking to contract with up to three (3) Providers to deliver the programme to ensure the whole of the Kirklees district is covered and specific employment support to all residents can be offered. Additional information: Extension to 31/3/26 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2ea3bc-37f2-4cf8-a560-541e30cd8ccc | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | 19 Jun 2023 | | Award date | 12 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £488,843 | | 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 | KIRKLEES COUNCIL | | Locality | HUDDERSFIELD | | Post town | Huddersfield | | Postcode | HD1 9EL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Newsome | | Westminster constituency | Huddersfield | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PADDOCK COMMUNITY TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2025 at 13:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2ea3bc-37f2-4cf8-a560-541e30cd8ccc - 19 Dec 2023 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2ea3bc-37f2-4cf8-a560-541e30cd8ccc - 22 Aug 2023 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0220b911-a4f9-47b0-89d2-69718fede6e1 - 1 Jun 2023 at 14:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3775e87-1141-4a8e-b9c1-75f4240dd6d8 - 1 Jun 2023 at 14:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3775e87-1141-4a8e-b9c1-75f4240dd6d8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2ea3bc-37f2-4cf8-a560-541e30cd8ccc 3rd March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0220b911-a4f9-47b0-89d2-69718fede6e1 22nd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3775e87-1141-4a8e-b9c1-75f4240dd6d8 1st June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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