Scope
Reference
2526-0152 Work Readiness Programme
Description
Services to support care leavers aged 17-24 (or up to 25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - SEND) in progressing toward and entering employment, education, or training. The services will also focus on building capacity among boroughs and stakeholders through innovation, collaboration, and shared learning. Additionally, the initiative aims to strengthen the evidence base on effective practices for supporting care leavers into positive outcomes.
Contract 1. 2526-0152 Work Readiness Programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £119,168 excluding VAT
- £143,001.60 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 October 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Supplier
THE KING'S TRUST
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1079675
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZJW-8184-GHXX
8 Glade Path
LONDON
SE1 8EG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. 2526-0152 Work Readiness Programme
Contracting authority
London Borough of Islington
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMD-2513-CWJJ
Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, Islington
London
N1 2UD
United Kingdom
Email: supply.assurance@islington.gov.uk
Website: https://www.islington.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government