Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3f-9a09-731f-9d27-55da38181430/southwark-works-network-coordination awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Southwark Works Network Coordination [London Borough of Southwark](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-southwark) Estimated value £1,200,000 Published 24 Oct 2018 Deadline Closed 23 Nov 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Southwark Works is the council's longstanding employment support programme and is formed of a network of providers who offer a range of tailored employment support based on underlying needs, such as mental health, homelessness or disability. This model aims to ensure there is expertise available locally to deal with the range of issues that affect resident's ability to gain and sustain employment whilst providing a recruitment service for local employers. The primary aim of the Southwark Works service is to support residents into employment. The Southwark Works Network Coordination service will contribute to this by facilitating an efficient, professional, coherent and competent network of providers who are able to support clients with a range of needs. The programme operates through two main elements: Directly contracted employment support for a variety of target groups and within key growth sectors in the borough (i.e. construction) from a variety of specialist providers (who make up the 'network') Network co-ordination - including network management and capacity building, assessment of customers and referral to Southwark Works providers and/or external support; operation of a hub office for customers; custome record management to track progress and outcomes, sourcing of vacancies through employer engagement activity; providing recruitment services to local employers, organising job fairs for the network, supporting the council in communicating success stories. The Southwark Works Network Coordination provider will be responsible for delivering the following outcomes: - A well managed hub office that is inclusive and welcoming to both Southwark residents and the employment support providers commissioned through the Southwark Works Framework ii. Outreach and engagement that leads to Southwark residents who are unemployed or who wish to progress from low paid / insecure work receiving support through the Southwark Works service iii. Clear client journeys and access to a network of employment support providers that best meet their needs iv. Engagement with employers that leads to suitable and accessible vacancies / opportunities being secured for Southwark Works clients - Support for Southwark residents who want to progress from low paid / insecure work vi. Capacity building the Southwark Works network of providers vii. Client information management and caseworker training that leads to robust data on the outcomes achieved across the Southwark Works service viii. Apprenticeship guidance and support for the network which leads to more apprenticeship opportunities being offered by Southwark employers and secured by residents ix. Access to basic skills training - Promotion of Southwark Works as a gateway into jobs and apprenticeship opportunities xi. Fostering collaboration across the network, enabling Southwark Works as a whole to achieve the best outcomes for clients Additional information: Suppliers can tender for this opportunity at [londontenders.org](https://www.londontenders.org/) using Project Reference DN370129. Suppliers will be required to register with Pro-Contract at [procontract.due-north.com/register](https://procontract.due-north.com/register) Read full description ## CPV classification Other community, social and personal services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7f9e1f43-2967-4633-948a-745d4e9ba228) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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