Scope
Reference
DN790237
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.
Contract 1. Berkshire Connect to Work Programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £7,666,780 excluding VAT
- £9,200,136 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
12 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 November 2025 to 24 November 2028
- Possible extension to 24 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial contract term is 3 years, with optional extensions up to a maximum of 24 months, subject to continued funding and satisfactory performance. The contract can only be extended beyond 31/03/2030 if additional funding is made available.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Should performance exceed expectations, further DWP funding may be available to increase the number of Participants invited to use the Connect to Work Service. This will be allowable under the Contract up to the Maximum allowable under the Procurement Act 2023.
CPV classifications
- 80521000 - Training programme services
Contract locations
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
Get Skills Employment & Training Ltd T/A Get Set UK
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWM-2653-WRMG
86-90 Paul Street,
London , Greater London, England,
EC2A 4NE
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Palladium International Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYNR-7854-GVZQ
16th Floor, Hylo, 105 Bunhill Row
London, UK
EC1Y 8LZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Berkshire Connect to Work Programme
Contracting authority
Wokingham Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTM-6852-HGRP
Civic Offices, Shute End
Wokingham
RG40 1BN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Keith Robertson
Telephone: +441182379133
Email: keith.robertson@wokingham.gov.uk
Website: http://www.wokingham.gov.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government