---
title: "2526-0152 Work Readiness Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e8de"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON"
published: "2025-11-26"
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# 2526-0152 Work Readiness Programme

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e8de

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## Summary

The London Borough of Islington has concluded a public procurement process for the "2526-0152 Work Readiness Programme," focused on services in the education and training sector. This initiative is intended to assist care leavers aged 17-24 and those up to 25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in transitioning into employment, education, or training. The procurement process, completed under sub-central government authority, utilised a below-threshold, unknown method. Located in London, the programme aims to foster innovation and collaboration among boroughs and stakeholders, with the contract active from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in supporting vulnerable groups such as care leavers. With The King's Trust having been awarded the contract, large-scale organisations with a focus on value-based social outcomes and the ability to deliver collaborative, innovative solutions are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The emphasis on building capacity and shared learning further increases potential for partnerships and expansion in the public sector market.

## Notice

Services to support care leavers aged 17-24 (or up to 25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - SEND) in progressing toward and entering employment, education, or training. The services will also focus on building capacity among boroughs and stakeholders through innovation, collaboration, and shared learning. Additionally, the initiative aims to strengthen the evidence base on effective practices for supporting care leavers into positive outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077104-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £119,168 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1 2UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE KING'S TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 10:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077104-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077104-2025
  26th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.islington.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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