Scope
Reference
C7958
Description
In support of the ambitions set out in the Get Britain Working White Paper, DWP is seeking to design and implement a Get Britain Working Coaching Academy. This initiative is central to transforming DWP into a true "Department for Work" by delivering a modern, national jobs and careers service.
Contract 1. Get Britain Working Coaching Academy
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,640,000 excluding VAT
- £1,968,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
2 September 2025
Contract dates
- 3 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 2 years, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract will allow for up to a maximum 18 month extension provision with a value that does not exceed £1.2m (exc. VAT)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
DWP have conducted an expression of interest exercise and have received no suitable requests to participate and a contract award using a competitive tender process will not be possible as this is a highly specialised ask.
Supplier
Institute of Employability Professionals
- Companies House: 07893452
3rd Floor 86 - 90 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NE
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@iemployability.org
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Get Britain Working Coaching Academy
Contracting authority
Department for Work & Pensions
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJCP-7274-TLRQ
Caxton House, 6-12 Tothill Street, London, SW1H 9NA
London
SW1H 9NA
United Kingdom
Email: emphrservices.emphrservices@dwp.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government