--- title: "Southwark Works Employment Support Service Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038b32" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038b32" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038b32.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038b32.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK" published: "2022-12-06" --- # Southwark Works Employment Support Service Framework Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038b32 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038b32) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038b32.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Southwark is initiating a public procurement for employment support services under the title "Southwark Works Employment Support Service Framework". This procurement falls under the "services" category and aims to assist Southwark residents in gaining employment or advancing in their careers. The framework comprises 9 lots catering to various demographics such as vulnerable young people, mental health, offenders, and more. The estimated contract value covers all lots over a 4-year period, with call-off contracts awarded for 2 years initially. The Contracting Authority will use the Restricted Procedure and has scheduled an online meet the buyer event on 14th December 2022. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with experience in providing employment support services to engage with the London Borough of Southwark. Companies focused on social and personal services can compete for the different lots specified in the framework. The procurement process involves a multi-lot framework structure aimed at addressing the diverse needs of Southwark residents and enhancing their employment prospects. Eligible businesses should note the upcoming online meet the buyer event on 14th December 2022 to engage with the Contracting Authority and understand the requirements for participating in this public procurement process. ## Notice The Contracting Authority gives prior notice that it intends to launch a procurement for qualified and experienced operators to enter into a 4 year framework agreement to provide employment support services in the London Borough of Southwark. The services are for specialist employment support to help Southwark residents further from the labour market back into work, or to progress in work. The Contracting Authority is seeking to procure a multi-lot framework of 9 lots of providers to provide the services to the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority envisages that this framework will be for used by the Contracting Authority. The Lots are as follows: Lot 1 Vulnerable young people Lot 2 People aged 50+ or with physical health conditions Lot 3 Mental health Lot 4 Learning difficulties and disabilities including autism Lot 5 Families / lone parents and carers Lot 6 Offenders Lot 7 Substance misuse Lot 8 Homelessness Lot 9 In work support The estimated total contract value is for all of the Lots (Lot1 to Lot 9) for the four year period. The call off contracts will be awarded for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria will be stated in the procurement documents. The Contracting Authority will be using the Restricted Procedure. The Contracting Authority intends to hold an online meet the buyer event for interested parties on 14th December 2022. To register to attend please book a space using Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/southwark-works-market-warming-event-tickets-473932995347 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Contracting Authority gives prior notice that it intends to launch a procurement for qualified and experienced operators to enter into a 4 year framework agreement to provide employment support services in the London Borough of Southwark. The services are for specialist employment support to help Southwark residents further from the labour market back into work, or to progress in work. The Contracting Authority is seeking to procure a multi-lot framework of 9 lots of providers to provide the services to the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority envisages that this framework will be for used by the Contracting Authority. The estimated total contract value is for all of the Lots (Lot1 to Lot 9) for the four year period. The call off contracts will be awarded for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria will be stated in the procurement documents. The Contracting Authority will be using the Restricted Procedure. The Contracting Authority intends to hold an online meet the buyer event for interested parties on 14th December 2022. To register to attend please book a space using Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/southwark-works-market-warming-event-tickets-473932995347 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034556-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jan 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,800,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 2QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2022 at 16:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034556-2022 - 6 Dec 2022 at 16:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034549-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.southwark.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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