Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Streamlining Supported Employment Services in West Berkshire
Market Street
Newbury
RG14 5LD
UK
Contact person: West Berkshire Council
E-mail: emma.richardson1@westberks.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ11
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Streamlining Supported Employment Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
West Berkshire Council currently have two supported employment contracts that provide job coaching services. One contract works with those aged 16-25, typically via the SEND team at the Council, and the other works with individuals over 26, typically via the Adult Social Care team. West Berkshire currently has a need for increased employment support for these groups as highlighted by data captured on the Public Health Outcomes Framework. In addition to this, West Berkshire currently has a higher than average employment gap for those with learning disabilities.The Council is currently exploring options internally regarding potentially merging both supported employment contracts to form one service. The purpose of this survey is to help us gain insight into the current market and what is feasible in terms of service delivery.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75200000
80000000
98000000
80340000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ11
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
West Berkshire Council currently have two supported employment contracts that provide job coaching services. One contract works with those aged 16-25, typically via the SEND team at the Council, and the other works with individuals over 26, typically via the Adult Social Care team. West Berkshire currently has a need for increased employment support for these groups as highlighted by data captured on the Public Health Outcomes Framework. In addition to this, West Berkshire currently has a higher than average employment gap for those with learning disabilities.The Council is currently exploring options internally regarding potentially merging both supported employment contracts to form one service. The purpose of this survey is to help us gain insight into the current market and what is feasible in terms of service delivery. It is anonymous and not scored in any way.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
17/11/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/11/2023