Official UK procurement notice
Southwark Works Employment Support Service Framework
Authority: London Borough of Southwark (Local council)
What is being bought9 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe contracting authority is seeking to appoint a framework of providers to deliver employment support services to Southwark residents who are unemployed or in insecure or low paid work.
The framework will be divided into 9 lots, each lot focusing on particular barriers to employment, as described in the service specification.
The framework is for a 4 year period, with suppliers invited to bid for initial call off contracts at the same time as appointment to the framework. Initial call off contracts will be for a period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
CPV: Other community, social and personal services · Other services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 1 suppliers
Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure
9 lots · no lot values published · win at most 5 of themLot #1Vulnerable young people including care leavers and those with special educational needs or are disabledRenewal
Employment support will be targeted to Southwark residents aged 16-25. The young people eligible for this lot are not in employment, education or training (NEET ), care leavers, or have had contact or are currently in contact with the criminal justice system, are considered at risk of offending, or have special educational needs or disabilities, mental health needs or housing needs.
Lot #2People aged 50+ or with physical health conditions / disabilitiesRenewal
Employment support will be targeted to Southwark residents who are over 50 or have physical health conditions or disabilities.
Lot #3Mental healthRenewal
The lot will provide employment support for Southwark residents with a range of mental health conditions, including mild mental health conditions, anxiety/depression, and long-term or complex mental health needs, with no formal diagnosis. It will also aim to integrate with core mental health services to secure referrals. There will also be a focus on in work support to help residents maintain employment and for clients to link to the wellbeing hub.
Lot #4Learning disabilities and learning difficulties, including autismRenewal
Eligible service users for this lot are residents who have learning difficulties or disabilities. The aim is to provide employment support for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities, focusing on engaging with Southwark Council All Age Disability services, supporting clients with a range of disabilities and link clients to Adult Social Care hubs.
Lot #5Parents and unpaid carersRenewal
Employment support will be offered to Southwark parents and unpaid carers, working with council teams to direct support to those eligible for 'Supporting Families' support and working with Social Care teams to work with carers.
Lot #6Ex offendersRenewal
Employment support directed to Southwark residents who have had contact or are currently in contact with the criminal justice system to support the transition back into work and maintain employment.
Lot #7Eligible service users will be experiencing substance misuse issues, and may be…Renewal
Eligible service users will be experiencing substance misuse issues, and may be engaged with Southwark Council commissioned treatment services. Employment support will target those receiving support from council services.
Lot #8HomlessnessRenewal
Employment support will be targeted to Southwark residents who are homeless and at risk of homelessness; eligible clients will need to be in contact with the council’s Housing Solutions team.
Lot #9In work supportRenewal
Employment support will focus on Southwark residents who are already employed, though on low pay or insecure hours.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “Southwark Works Employment Support Service Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 6 Feb 2023, 11:09 GMT
- Last source update
- 6 Feb 2023, 11:09 GMT
- Authority reference
DN644762- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-003548- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a314Find a Tender
- Review procedure
The Council will incorporate a minimum ten (10) calendar days standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to Tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by the Council as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 27 Feb 2023, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
6 Feb 2023 → 27 Feb 2023 · 2 dates- Notice published6 Feb 2023, 11:09 GMT
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown27 Feb 2023, 17:00 GMT
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High CourtMediation bodyReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.