Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-050ab9
- Published by:
- Wokingham Borough Council
- Authority ID:
- AA20488
- Publication date:
- 23 September 2025
- Deadline date:
- 23 October 2025
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The commissioning of a Supported employment service using both models of Supported Employment (Individual Placement and Support and Supported Employment Quality Framework) for eligible and suitable participants.Connect to Work is a major DWP-funded programme that will take acollaborative, locally led approach to tackling 'Hidden Unemployment'. It will help connectlocal work, health and skills support. The funding provides a coherent, systematic and joinedup approach to maximise the benefits available for individuals and local communities.The Berkshire Connect to Work Programme intends to appoint a Prime Contractor to deliver the service across all six Berkshire Boroughs, with Wokingham Borough Council as Accountable Body.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
DN790237
Procurement description
The commissioning of a Supported employment service using both models of Supported Employment (Individual Placement and Support and Supported Employment Quality Framework) for eligible and suitable participants.
Connect to Work is a major DWP-funded programme that will take a
collaborative, locally led approach to tackling 'Hidden Unemployment'. It will help connect
local work, health and skills support. The funding provides a coherent, systematic and joined
up approach to maximise the benefits available for individuals and local communities.
The Berkshire Connect to Work Programme intends to appoint a Prime Contractor to deliver the service across all six Berkshire Boroughs, with Wokingham Borough Council as Accountable Body.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
7666780 GBP to 7666780GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 December 2025, 00:00AM to 30 November 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 November 2030
Contracting authority
Wokingham Borough Council
Identification register:
Address 1: Civic Offices, Shute End
Town/City: Wokingham
Postcode: RG40 1BN
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTM-6852-HGRP
NUTS code: UKJ11
Contact name: Mr Keith Robertson
Email: keith.robertson@wokingham.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 1182379133
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80521000 - Training programme services
Lot value (estimated)
7666780 GBP Excluding VAT
9200136 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 December 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 November 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 November 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
This is a 3 year initial contract with optional extensions up to 24 months in total. An extension beyond 31 March 2030 will only be allowed, subject to additional funding being approved. Extensions to the contract are at the Accountable Body's discretion and will depend on budget availability and performance being in line with expectations.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
If further funding becomes available during the course of the contract, the Accountable Body will use the funding to increase the number of Participants in the programme to the maximum allowable under the Procurement Act 2023.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Quality Weighting
Weighting: 80
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Price Weighting
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Contract terms and risks
Description of risks to contract performance
Contract may need to be amended at any time if DWP increases or reduces/withdraws funding. This may happen if performance does not meet expectations, or exceeds expectations.
Submission
Tender submission deadline
23 October 2025, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
09 October 2025, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
14 November 2025, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procontract.due-north.com
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Coding
Commodity categories
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Parent category
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| 80521000 |
Training programme services |
Training facilities |
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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