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title: "WDC Refugee Employability Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f41e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-11"
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# WDC Refugee Employability Support

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f41e

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## Summary

Wealden District Council has awarded a contract for the "WDC Refugee Employability Support" initiative, aimed at assisting resettled refugees in the UK, specifically in the region of UKJ22. The procurement process, concluded with the award on 11th December 2025, was conducted via a direct method below the threshold, without competition, under light touch regulations. The awarded supplier, THE PEOPLE MATTER TRUST, will deliver personal development training services. This service contract, valued at £40,000 (excluding taxes), commenced on 2nd December 2025 and may extend for an optional year until 1st December 2027.

This contract presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in personal development training, careers advice, and refugee support services. Businesses with expertise in providing tailored career planning, including CV development, interview preparation, and business startup guidance, have potential for growth by engaging with such government-led initiatives. The contract's focus on comprehensive support for refugees aligns well with consultancies or large VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) dedicated to social inclusion and workforce integration. The possibility of contract renewal further enhances the prospect of sustained business growth and contribution to community development initiatives.

## Notice

Wealden District Council appointed People Matter Trust to support resettled refugees and produce a tailored career plan with smart targets, identifying what steps, including training courses/qualifications, are necessary to achieve this. Support will include careers advice, CV development, job application and interview preparation, access to training, apprenticeships, volunteering, and business start-up guidance. People Matter will manage expectations and provide tailored advice to meet individual needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082111-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAILSHAM |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN27 2AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Hailsham Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PEOPLE MATTER TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 15:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082111-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082111-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://people-matter.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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