Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d17-6a0f-732a-b167-39d8ce83dc5f/expression-of-interest-future-employment-support closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Expression of Interest: Future Employment Support [Reed in Partnership Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/reed-in-partnership-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 22 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 7 Sept 2026 ## 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 Reed in Partnership intends to participate in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Future Employment Support (FES) opportunity and is inviting organisations to express an interest in delivering the service with us. Together with our partners, we will deliver high-quality employability support that transforms people's lives and their communities. The programme will provide personalised employment support to out-of-work Universal Credit claimants, helping people overcome barriers to work and achieve sustained employment. This may include skills development, work experience, health-related employment support, self-employment guidance and employer engagement activities tailored to local labour market needs. Referrals to the programme will be made via JCPs. We encourage applications from organisations across the public, private and VCSE sectors, including SMEs. We are particularly keen to hear from organisations who can demonstrate proven experience in: - Supporting individuals into sustained employment - Delivering personalised interventions that improve employment outcomes - Employer engagement and workforce development - Supporting people with health conditions and complex barriers - Delivering services informed by local labour market needs - Innovative, proven services to support people to secure and sustain work ### How to Respond To support organisations of different sizes and specialisms, we are running two EOI routes: - EOI A: For end-to-end delivery providers For organisations with a proven track record of delivering high-performing employment services and the capacity to deliver across part or all of one or more CPAs please see here: [forms.office.com/e/cvax9sttdA](https://forms.office.com/e/cvax9sttdA) - EOI B: Specialist and Innovation Partners For organisations offering specialist expertise or innovative solutions that complement end-to-end provision, please see here: [forms.office.com/e/e1tbAA1rDz](https://forms.office.com/e/e1tbAA1rDz) To support applications, please find a full breakdown of the programme and eligible participant cohorts attached to this notice. Should you have any questions, please contact . For more information on how we score our EOIs and work with partners please visit our website: [reedinpartnership.co.uk/partners](https://reedinpartnership.co.uk/partners/). Please note - This EOI does not constitute an offer to work with your organisation but is the first stage in our selection process. Following the initial EOI stage, selected organisations may be invited to participate in market engagement events, webinars, one-to-one discussions, further information requests, due diligence activities and commercial negotiations. Read full description ## CPV classification General public services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1c131fa4-9ee4-40e2-868e-47c14667f839) 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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