Central London Works (Work & Health Programme)

Published date: 1 March 2017

This notice was replaced on 14 February 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 14 February 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

Job search services - 79611000

Location of contract

EC2P 2EJ

Value of contract

£63,400,000

Procurement reference

tender_138948/569908

Published date

1 March 2017

Closing date

31 March 2017

Contract start date

1 March 2018

Contract end date

28 February 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other:

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The City of London (City) is the Lead Authority and is procuring Work and Health Programme (WHP) services on behalf of itself and the London Boroughs of Westminster, Camden, Islington, Lambeth, Southwark, Kensington and Chelsea, Wandsworth, Lewisham, Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets (Participating Authorities).
The intention of the WHP services is to support individuals with a disability, who are long term unemployed and some early access groups to find and sustain work. WHP shall replace the services provided under Work Choice and Work Programme.. The aim in addition to helping individuals to find work is to integrate WHP with local services and health provisions so the service users receive co-ordinated, holistic support to improve their health and wellbeing, and support the principle of localism by ensuring that it meets local priorities and reflects local needs. The draft specification for the services is included in the Procurement Documents.

More information

Links

www.capitalesourcing.com
Tender notice
Project: prj_COL_8381 - Work and Health Programme - Central London Works (Work & Health Programme)

Additional text

The Lead Authority is procuring the WHP services on behalf of itself and the Participating Authorities named in II.1.4. The intention is to award one contract under which the services are provided to the Lead Authority and Participating Authorities. The Lead Authority will have a back to back agreement with the Participating Authorities which will govern the conduct of the procurement and the in-contract provision.
The Services are social services governed by Section 7 Chapter 3 PCR 2015. The procedure adopted is detailed in the tender documentation and follows a procedure similar to the Competitive Dialogue Procedure. The Authorities are free to determine the procedure used.
The estimated value of the contract is between £29,000,000 to £63,400,000. The higher value includes potential ESF Funding, which is not guaranteed, and potential extension - see the Procurement Documents for details on the ESF Funding.

About the buyer

Address

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, City of London, Guildhall, PO Box 270
London
EC2P 2EJ
England

Email

Alex.lindsay@cityoflondon.gov.uk