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title: "WP3879 - Provision of employment and community-based support to economically inactive residents"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039951"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-12"
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# WP3879 - Provision of employment and community-based support to economically inactive residents

Buyer: WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039951

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## Summary

The Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to procure employment and community-based support services for economically inactive residents aged 16+ through the tender process. The title of the contract is "WP3879 - Provision of employment and community-based support to economically inactive residents" in the Training services category. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a value of £1,600,000 GBP. The contract is being carried out under an open procedure in Walsall, UK. The deadline for submissions was on 20th February 2023.

This tender opportunity by the Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council presents a chance for businesses experienced in providing employment and community-based services to economically inactive residents to secure a lucrative contract. Companies offering innovative delivery models and a range of support services are well-suited for this opportunity. The contract is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, providing a stable financial backing for potential growth and expansion for successful bidders.

## Notice

The Council wishes to procure a high-quality experienced provider to deliver employment and community-based support to economically inactive residents aged 16+, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.A core offer should be provided, along with a broad range of support, designed with economic foundation in mind which engage economically inactive people in activities to become work ready. Employment will be one localised measure, but so too will be the engagement and confidence of participants to progress onto volunteering and other community-based opportunities. Support may include a mix of localised outreach, key worker, advice sessions, workshops, events and activities to link participants to the labour market, support around the cost of living, and referring participants to other services, as necessary. The Council encourages responders to consider a wide range of innovative delivery models.This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Employment and Community Based Support Services for Economically Inactive residents

Options: up to a further 24 months extension options

Renewal: with the option to extend for up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010537-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | £1,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG38 Walsall |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEPS TO WORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2023 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010537-2023
- 20 Jan 2023 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001856-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.walsall.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncilThe

## Provenance

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