--- title: "TfL 95790 - TfL Employability Programmes MSQ" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c07b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c07b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c07b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c07b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2021-06-25" --- # TfL 95790 - TfL Employability Programmes MSQ Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c07b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c07b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c07b.json) ## Summary Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage for the tender titled "TfL Employability Programmes MSQ". This procurement, classified under the "Business services" category (CPV: 79000000), aims to gather market feedback on employability programmes designed to assist disadvantaged groups in society, particularly in light of challenges posed by the pandemic. Interested parties must submit their feedback via the Market Sounding Questionnaire by 10:00 on Monday, 12 July 2021. The location for delivery is within the UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, as well as those involved in social work and consultancy services related to equal opportunities. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for employability training and support for individuals with limited work experience, as well as those returning after a hiatus, will find a strong fit in this procurement process. Engaging with TfL could lead to fruitful partnerships and the potential to enhance service offerings in a market focused on addressing employment barriers. ## Notice This Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) is issued by Transport for London (TfL). We are seeking to obtain market feedback in relation to the delivery of TfL employability programmes. The primary focus of the MSQ is to better understand market/supplier appetite, capacity and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities. The MSQ also incorporates request for feedback on two new 12-week programmes TfL are seeking to introduce for those with limited or no work experience, and those returning to work after an extended period of absence Transport for London's employability programmes provide work readiness skills and opens doors to employment to some of the most disadvantaged groups in society. Individuals who fall into these groups have been disproportionately impacted by the current pandemic and now face even greater barriers to employment. The employability programmes are currently undergoing a redesign to better support those that most need it, through partnerships with charities, delivery partners and business stakeholders. The employability programmes are delivered either directly within TfL or are in partnership through our supply chain, who in turn will offer the work-place learning and pipeline job opportunities post programme, where relevant. Programmes fall into one of the below categories: - Ways into Work for those with no or limited work experience - Routes back to Work for those with significant work experience but have been out of the workplace for a period of time - Education to Work for those either still in education or due to leave education imminently For your feedback to be taken into account, your completed MSQ must be received by Monday 12 July 2021, 10:00 ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) is issued by Transport for London (TfL). We are seeking to obtain market feedback in relation to the delivery of TfL employability programmes. The primary focus of the MSQ is to better understand market/supplier appetite, capacity and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities. The MSQ also incorporates request for feedback on two new 12-week programmes TfL are seeking to introduce for those with limited or no work experience, and those returning to work after an extended period of absence Transport for London's employability programmes provide work readiness skills and opens doors to employment to some of the most disadvantaged groups in society. Individuals who fall into these groups have been disproportionately impacted by the current pandemic and now face even greater barriers to employment. The employability programmes are currently undergoing a redesign to better support those that most need it, through partnerships with charities, delivery partners and business stakeholders. The employability programmes are delivered either directly within TfL or are in partnership through our supply chain, who in turn will offer the work-place learning and pipeline job opportunities post programme, where relevant. Programmes fall into one of the below categories: - Ways into Work for those with no or limited work experience - Routes back to Work for those with significant work experience but have been out of the workplace for a period of time - Education to Work for those either still in education or due to leave education imminently For your feedback to be taken into account, your completed MSQ must be received by Monday 12 July 2021, 10:00 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014600-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jun 2021 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE10 0ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Greenwich Peninsula | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2021 at 16:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014600-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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