Planning

Streamlined Supported Employment Service In West Bekrshire

  • Streamlined Supported Employment Service in West Berkshire

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-034069

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-041ac3

Published 17 November 2023, 11:44am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Streamlined Supported Employment Service in West Berkshire

Market Street

Newbury

RG14 5LD

Contact

West Berkshire Council

Email

emma.richardson1@westberks.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKJ11 - Berkshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home

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

Streamlined Supported Employment Service In West Bekrshire

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short 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

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
  • 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services
  • 80340000 - Special education services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

17 November 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