--- title: "Future Employment Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff2bf171-49b9-47da-920f-2eeb228ddf65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff2bf171-49b9-47da-920f-2eeb228ddf65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff2bf171-49b9-47da-920f-2eeb228ddf65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff2bf171-49b9-47da-920f-2eeb228ddf65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MAXIMUS UK SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-06-04" --- # Future Employment Support Buyer: MAXIMUS UK SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff2bf171-49b9-47da-920f-2eeb228ddf65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff2bf171-49b9-47da-920f-2eeb228ddf65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff2bf171-49b9-47da-920f-2eeb228ddf65.json) ## Summary MAXIMUS UK Services Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Future Employment Support," aiming to deliver services to out-of-work Universal Credit claimants in England, United Kingdom. This initiative seeks to offer bespoke and responsive support based on individual needs and local contexts. Set in the industry category for general public services, the process also features classifications in government services, unemployment compensation benefits, and vocational rehabilitation services. The engagement for this tender is expected to conclude on 31st August 2026. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for providers with expertise in skills and training, local community engagements, employer-facing recruitment, health and wellbeing, ESOL, and disability support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), and niche providers are encouraged to participate, offering extensive growth and partnership opportunities. Providers demonstrating innovative delivery models, local knowledge, and the ability to support individuals into employment will find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities. ## Notice Maximus intends to participate in DWP's upcoming procurement for Future Employment Support for out-of-work Universal Credit claimants. The service is expected to provide personalised and tailored support that is responsive to individual needs and local area. This may include skills, training and work experience; matching participants with employers through job trials, jobs fairs and job brokering; support with self-employment; intensive and repeated support with applications and interviewing; support in managing health conditions in the workplace; support with travel and childcare; and access to specialist support (e.g. ESOL, addiction). Our ambition is to work with a diverse network of partners who share our commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support and measurable impact. Maximus is interested in engaging with a diverse range of providers, including (but not limited to): - Specialist skills and training providers - Local and community-based organisations - Employer-facing and recruitment specialists - Health, wellbeing, and disability support providers - ESOL and inclusion-focused organisations - Organisations supporting individuals with complex or multiple barriers We are particularly interested in organisations that can demonstrate: - Proven experience supporting individuals into employment - Ability to deliver personalised, intensive interventions - Strong local knowledge or presence - Employer engagement capability - Experience supporting individuals with complex needs - Innovative or evidence-based delivery models - Commitment to collaboration and partnership working Maximus will be undertaking a programme of market engagement activity to shape its supply chain and delivery model that may include: - Market engagement events / webinars - One-to-one discussions - Requests for information (RFI) Participation in this engagement process will not guarantee involvement in any future procurement, but we are keen to engage organisations early to allow time for co-design and collaboration as we develop our service offer. We encourage SMEs. VCSE, local and specialist niche providers to express interest. Please note: Maximus will not be liable for any bid costs, expenditure, work or effort incurred by applicants in responding to this Expression of Interest, including if the procurement process is terminated, amended or delayed. Maximus reserves the right at its sole discretion not to proceed with supply chain appointments, to accept or reject any Expression of Interest in whole or in part, and to request further information from applicants. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f83f7a9d-fc71-4d1f-b354-0002dfc7d9c5 | | Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 4 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 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 | MAXIMUS UK SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 5SH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | 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 - 4 Jun 2026 at 16:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f83f7a9d-fc71-4d1f-b354-0002dfc7d9c5 - 4 Jun 2026 at 15:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f83f7a9d-fc71-4d1f-b354-0002dfc7d9c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f83f7a9d-fc71-4d1f-b354-0002dfc7d9c5 4th June 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zLh0UAgWQUuq_SZi3V-b-zje0lrPcEJKqhxsRc6w3VNUN0Y3OUdWTkhCTzdVUDQzSTZFTDA4U01TTi4u Link to complete Expression of Interest ## Notice URLs - https://www.maximusuk.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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