Published date: 9 May 2017

Last edited date: 9 May 2017

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 8 December 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Higher education services - 80300000

  • Adult and other education services - 80400000

  • Training services - 80500000

    • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£1,810,000

Procurement reference

KIRKC001-DN217667-15541740

Published date

9 May 2017

Closing date

8 December 2016

Contract start date

3 April 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Subject to European Social Funding being secured the Works Better will deliver across Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield to address the barriers faced by all age groups seeking employment, irrespective of background and personal circumstance. Offering a tailored support package Works Better will support residents to help them secure sustained employment. Programme activities will be inclusive to all ESF eligible residents, helping them to identify barriers that prevent them entering the labour market and offering a comprehensive and innovative matrix of support activities.
The Works Better programme will be split into three (3) Lots, each with its own contract. There will be one Lot for each of the three participating local authorities; namely Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield Councils. Delivery will take place in close collaboration with the three Local Authorities. Providers will be expected to put forward provision which therefore can be fully integrated into the Works Better model rather than being standalone. Delivery approaches should be imaginative, interactive and engaging to ensure Works Better participants gain a deeper understanding of the barriers, and positive steps they can make to reduce or eliminate them.
A wide variety of employment support is required. It is anticipated that this may be delivered in partnership across a number of agencies.
Provision should encompass the following for each Lot:
1. Engagement and Referrals.
2. Mentoring and Holistic Support.
3. Information Advice and Guidance (IAG).
4. Financial Support of participants.
5. Pre-Employment Support.
6. Enhanced Confidence Building.
7. Digital Skills Development.
8. Job Search provision and support.
9. Links to specialist provision.
The main body of each contract will be subject to the same terms and conditions, but will have its own specifications, schedules and appendices.

Award information

Awarded date

5 May 2017

Contract start date

8 May 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Total value of contract

£1,789,209.70

This contract was awarded to 3 suppliers.

Groundwork Wakefield

Address

Merlyn Rees Avenue, Morley LS27 9SL

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

Fusion Paddock Partnership

Address

Fusion Housing, Pearl House, John William Street,Huddersfield HD1 1BA

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

Newground

Address

Bob Watts Building, Nova Scotia Wharf, Bolton Rd, Blackburn BB2 3GE

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Stacey Gilman

Address

1st Floor Civic Centre 3
Market Street
Huddersfield
HD1 2TG
UK

Telephone

+44 1484221000

Email

stacey.gilman@kirklees.gov.uk

Website

http://www.kirklees.gov.uk