--- title: "Future Employment Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-feef9763-cb90-4bf7-b041-df167754f003" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-feef9763-cb90-4bf7-b041-df167754f003" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feef9763-cb90-4bf7-b041-df167754f003.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feef9763-cb90-4bf7-b041-df167754f003.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "AKG (UK) EMPLOYMENT LIMITED" published: "2026-07-15" --- # Future Employment Support Buyer: AKG (UK) EMPLOYMENT LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feef9763-cb90-4bf7-b041-df167754f003 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-feef9763-cb90-4bf7-b041-df167754f003) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feef9763-cb90-4bf7-b041-df167754f003.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Future Employment Support" is being orchestrated by AKG (UK) Employment Limited, a prominent provider of employment and programme services in the UK. The procedure is currently in the planning stage, with anticipation for the procurement process to commence in late November 2026. The industry category is general public services, with several additional classifications including government services and vocational rehabilitation services, reflecting a diverse scope. This initiative covers a broad geographical range across England, including areas such as South and Local London, the West Midlands, and East Midlands, among others. Key upcoming dates include a market engagement end date on 23rd July 2026 and a corresponding webinar on that day at 11 am. The procurement process involves initial market engagement, with an Expression of Interest process planned to help build a robust supply chain over the coming months. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, inviting organisations with specialties in diverse employment and health services to engage and contribute to a sustainable employment programme. The process is particularly well-suited for SMEs, VCSE organisations, and local and specialist providers, as the programme targets a high-quality, person-centred approach, helping individuals to access and maintain employment successfully. Businesses with expertise in areas such as job search services, e-learning, and welfare services can greatly benefit and expand their influence by participating in this tender. ## Notice AKG, a leading provider of employment, skills, health and behaviour change programmes in the UK, is preparing to bid as a prime provider in the DWP's forthcoming commissioning of the Future Employment Support programme, with the procurement process expected to start in late November 2026. Although subject to further confirmation based on ongoing market engagement events hosted by DWP over the coming months, the indicative Contract Package Areas that AKG is currently considering include: CPA 2: South and Local London CPA 4: West Midlands, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Warwickshire CPA 6: York and North Yorkshire, Hull and East Yorkshire and Greater Lincolnshire CPA 8: East Midlands (EMCCA), Northamptonshire, Rutland, Leicestershire CPA 11: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex and Brighton; and CPA12: Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Bedfordshire We would like to engage providers with diverse specialisms, expertise and experience to support the delivery of a high quality person-centred programme which will enable individuals to access sustainable employment and thrive in work. We intend to host a webinar on 23rd July at 11am to walk through our Expression of Interest process and plans for supply chain design and development over the coming months. We encourage applications from SMEs, VCSE, local and specialist providers to apply. If you would like to attend please register at the following link https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d03d7950-73c5-48eb-ac0c-be370dbd5fdf@bde029d0-ff35-40f1-a99f-10cda77defa7 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afd629-5253-4b8f-9e92-2cf20e716e4a | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AKG (UK) EMPLOYMENT LIMITED | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 1NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75110000 - General public services - 75131000 - Government services - 75311000 - Sickness benefits - 75314000 - Unemployment compensation benefits - 79611000 - Job search services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80522000 - Training seminars - 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services - 80561000 - Health training services - 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services - 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2026 at 14:47 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afd629-5253-4b8f-9e92-2cf20e716e4a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58afd629-5253-4b8f-9e92-2cf20e716e4a 15th July 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d03d7950-73c5-48eb-ac0c-be370dbd5fdf@bde029d0-ff35-40f1-a99f-10cda77defa7 ## Notice URLs - http://www.akguk.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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