Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Southwark
Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
Contact
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 Network Coordination Service
Reference number
DN647078
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 qualified and experienced operators to enter into a 2 year contract (with an option to extend for a further 2 years) to provide coordination and management of employment support services in the London Borough of Southwark.
Southwark Works is the council’s longstanding employment support programme and the council’s key channel to deliver the thriving and inclusive economy employment ambitions.
The Contracting Authority is seeking a provider to manage our network of specialist employment support providers; including assessment of customers and referral to Southwark Works providers and/or external support; operation of a hub office for customers; customer record management to track progress and outcomes; organising joint network activity (such as job fairs), managing the Southwark Works website and social media.
Should you require further details please communicate via the tender portal.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
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
The Contracting Authority is seeking a provider to manage our network of specialist employment support providers; including assessment of customers and referral to Southwark Works providers and/or external support; operation of a hub office for customers; customer record management to track progress and outcomes; organising joint network activity (such as job fairs), managing the Southwark Works website and social media.
The contract will be awarded on a 2 year basis, with the option to extend for a further 2 years.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
27 April 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