---
title: "Southwark Works - Employer Relationship Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dfc9"
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# Southwark Works - Employer Relationship Management

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dfc9

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is seeking to procure a provider for the "Southwark Works – Employer Relationship Management" services contract. The contract aims to support employers in creating opportunities and employing residents facing challenges in the workplace. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a contract period of 19 months starting on 1st December 2023, extendable at the Authority's discretion for up to two more years. The services fall under the main procurement category of services in the industry classification of Other community, social and personal services.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in employer engagement and relationship management services. Companies prepared to assist in providing accessible vacancies for residents with employment barriers, delivering relevant skills training, and promoting improved employment practices are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic submission, and the deadline for submissions is 11th September 2023.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to procure a provider in respect of the Southwark Works Employers Relationship Management services contract to support employers to create opportunities and employ residents who face challenges entering and progressing in the workplace. The provider will be responsible for delivering the following outcomes: i. A joined up and comprehensive Employer Engagement and Relationship Management service delivered through Southwark Works ii. Accessible vacancies for Southwark residents with barriers to employment iii. Southwark Works clients receive skills, training and support that is relevant to the local labour market and growth sectors iv. Improved employment practices by Southwark employers and employers are working towards recognised employer accreditations such as Living Wage, Mayor's Good Work Standard, Time Wise, Disability Confident etc. v. Increased Southwark employer's understanding of the value of employing local residents The contract will be for a period of 19 months to commence on 1st December 2023 which will include the option, at the Authority's sole discretion, to extend up to a further two years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to section II.1.4 above for details.

Options: The contract is for an initial period of 19 months but has an option to extend for a further two years at the Authority's sole discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023338-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | 6 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £537,500 |
| Lots value | £537,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 10 Aug 2023 at 09:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023338-2023
- 8 Aug 2023 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023105-2023
- 7 Jul 2023 at 11:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019451-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southwark.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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