--- title: "Community Works - Into Work Project Employment Advice Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe625b2f-8cb4-4a06-a882-1fbbc9dc3d22" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe625b2f-8cb4-4a06-a882-1fbbc9dc3d22" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe625b2f-8cb4-4a06-a882-1fbbc9dc3d22.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe625b2f-8cb4-4a06-a882-1fbbc9dc3d22.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAPITALESOURCING" published: "2021-09-23" --- # Community Works - Into Work Project Employment Advice Services Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe625b2f-8cb4-4a06-a882-1fbbc9dc3d22 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe625b2f-8cb4-4a06-a882-1fbbc9dc3d22) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe625b2f-8cb4-4a06-a882-1fbbc9dc3d22.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) is conducting a tender for the "Community Works - Into Work Project Employment Advice Services." This procurement is classified under 'Other community, social and personal services' and aims to address employment challenges in the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy. This open procedure tender is currently active, with submissions due by 17:00 on 14th October 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2021 and will run until 1st December 2023. Interested suppliers can find additional details and express their interest through the e-tendering portal, with an earlier Prior Information Notice published on 6th August 2021 to streamline the process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in employment services and community engagement. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The focus on delivering tailored employment advice services to individuals affected by the Grenfell tragedy indicates a demand for innovative solutions and community-oriented approaches. Companies with expertise in skill development, employment coaching, or social services may find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, facilitating growth while contributing positively to the local community. ## Notice The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) is undertaking an Invitation to Tender for the delivery of Employment Advice Services. In the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy, the Council has been working with the local community to develop recovery priorities. The importance of employment and skills had been highlighted by the community as a barrier to employment. Within the Grenfell Recovery Strategy, the Council made a commitment to support the employment and skills ambitions of residents impacted by the Grenfell tragedy. Following the community-focused design and consultation phase, two specific projects have been selected, namely Into Work-Employment advisers working in the community and Build Yourself Up- A confidence building programme. This tender covers only the Into Work project. The full project description including performance monitoring, outputs and outcomes and payment terms can be found in the Specification document. This is a Light Touch Regime procurement and will be undertaken using the Open One-Stage Procedure as described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to source and appoint a provider for the Council's 'In Work Project' to deliver employment advice services to its local community. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published on 6th August 2021 and open for 35 days. All interested suppliers were invited to express their interest in the contract and later attend a supplier engagement session which was held on 15th September 2021. The recording of this session will be made available within the tender package. The Council intends to use the PIN to shorten the procurement timescales on this occasion. Additional information: To register your expression of interest kindly visit our e-tendering portal; www.capitalesourcing.com and search for the following reference: itt_RBKC_15034 - Community Works - Into Work Project Employment Advice Services The closing date for the tender submissions is 17:00 hrs on 14th October 2021. If you have any questions prior to the deadline, please submit these through the e-tendering portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e963f80e-f228-4533-bd6d-b1ebbefe179e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 1 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £190,000 | | 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 | CAPITALESOURCING | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W8 7NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea | | Electoral ward | Campden | | Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2021 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e963f80e-f228-4533-bd6d-b1ebbefe179e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e963f80e-f228-4533-bd6d-b1ebbefe179e 23rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.capitalesourcing.com Capital E Sourcing ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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