Published date: 17 November 2023

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 8 December 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Provision of services to the community - 75200000

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

rg14 5ld

Procurement reference

Streamlined Supported Employment Contract: Market Engagement Survey

Published date

17 November 2023

Closing date

8 December 2023

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

West Berkshire Council currently have two supported employment contracts that provide job coaching services. One contract works with those aged 16-25, typically via the SEND team at the Council, and the other works with individuals over 26, typically via the Adult Social Care team. West Berkshire currently has a need for increased employment support for these groups as highlighted by data captured on the Public Health Outcomes Framework. In addition to this, West Berkshire currently has a higher than average employment gap for those with learning disabilities.

The Council is currently exploring options internally regarding potentially merging both supported employment contracts to form one service. The purpose of this survey is to help us gain insight into the current market and what is feasible in terms of service delivery. It is anonymous and not scored in any way.

The survey can be found here: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/Supported-employment-market-engagement

About the buyer

Contact name

Emma Richardson

Address

Council Office,Market Street
NEWBURY
RG145LD
England

Telephone

01635503434

Email

emma.richardson1@westberks.gov.uk