--- title: "DfC Work Ready Employability Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b9a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b9a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b9a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b9a6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES" published: "2021-06-08" --- # DfC Work Ready Employability Services Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b9a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b9a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b9a6.json) ## Summary The Department for Communities (DfC) is seeking to procure Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) to address the increased unemployment arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. This tender falls under the education and training services category and is classified as an open procedure. The contracting process is currently complete, with significant procurement activities taking place across various local councils in Northern Ireland, including Antrim and Newtownabbey, Belfast, and Causeway Coast and Glens, among others. The contracts awarded are valued at approximately £16 million each, with awards mainly being formalised on April 13, 2021, and the latest on May 21, 2021. This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the training and employment services sector, particularly those that focus on vocational training and employability support. Companies that specialise in providing tailored training programmes, innovative employment solutions, or have existing experience working with local councils would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts. Additionally, suppliers with proven capabilities in agile service delivery may find these contracts beneficial as they allow for flexibility in meeting varied local demands. ## Notice As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification . ### Lot Information Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification . Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option. Ards and North Down Borough Council As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification . Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification . Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option. Belfast City Council As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification . Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification . Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option Derry City and Strabane District Council As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification . Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option Fermanagh and Omagh District Council As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification . Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification . Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option Mid and East Antrim Borough Council As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification . Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option. Mid Ulster District Council As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification . Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option Newry, Mourne and Down District Council As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification . Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012853-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Apr 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £16,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT3 9ED | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Sydenham | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 10 | | Supplier names | BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE; BRYSON ENERGY; CLANRYE GROUP; D.F.P.F.; NETWORK PERSONNEL; RUTLEDGE RECRUITMENT TRAINING; SOUTH WEST COLLEGE; THE SKILLS TEAM GROUP; TURAS NUA; WORKFORCE TRAINING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80522000 - Training seminars - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 8 Jun 2021 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012853-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:500592-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.brysonenergy.org/ - https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/ - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/ - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement - https://www.skillsteam.ie/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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