Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Southwark
Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
Contact
Ms Liz Gardiner
Telephone
+44 2075250283
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Southwark Works – Employer Relationship Management
Reference number
DN678054
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Contracting Authority gives prior notice that it intends to launch a procurement for experienced operators to enter into a 19 month contract (with an option to extend for a further 24 months, subject to council's discretion) to provide employer engagement services in the London Borough of Southwark. The services are for specialist support for employers to create accessible and quality vacancies to help Southwark residents further from the labour market back into work, or to progress in work.
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two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Key outcomes of the service will be:
A joined up and comprehensive Employer Engagement and Relationship Management service delivered through Southwark Works
Accessible vacancies for Southwark residents with barriers to employment
Southwark Works clients receive skills, training and support that is relevant to the local labour market and growth sectors
Improved employment practices by Southwark employers. Employers are working towards recognised employer accreditations such as Living Wage, Mayor’s Good Work Standard, Time Wise, Disability Confident etc.
Increased Southwark employers understanding of the value of employing local residents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £537,500
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
7 August 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes