Plymouth Learning Disability Supported Employment Market Engagement
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The Plymouth City Council is initiating a re-procurement process for the Plymouth Learning Disability Supported Employment programme. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to support individuals with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and traumatic brain injuries in obtaining and maintaining paid employment. The primary industry category is social work and related services, located in the UKK41 region.
Interested parties can attend a series of market engagement events in May 2025, with key dates including virtual sessions on the 13th and 20th of May, and an in-person meeting on the 23rd at Crownhill Court, Plymouth. The procurement process was formally approved on 22nd January 2025 and is scheduled to commence with the contract period starting on 1st October 2026. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in social services, particularly those specialising in supported employment for individuals with disabilities.
Organisations with a strong evidence-based approach and knowledge of the British Association of Supported Employment (BASE) model will be well-suited to compete, as the procurement process emphasises sustainable employment outcomes and quality service delivery. The potential for renewal and a considerable contract value of £1,763,766 indicates significant business growth potential for the right service provider. Companies well-acquainted with implementing reasonable adjustments and offering robust employer training and support are encouraged to participate in the engagement events.
Plymouth Learning Disability Supported Employment re-procurement. We would like to invite you to attend the market engagement event for the Plymouth Learning Disability Supported Employment re-procurement. Supported employment refers to the intervention offered to people with disabilities, including learning disabilities, mental health, and traumatic brain injury, to help with obtaining and maintaining paid employment.
- 1pm-2pm, 13th May 2025: (MS Teams virtual)
- 10am-11am, 20th May 2025: (MS Teams virtual)
- 1pm-3pm, 23rd May 2025: (Crownhill Court PCC offices - Board Room 1 Behind Reception) During the sessions, we will describe our aims in terms of the contract and the procurement activity and timeframes, and provide an opportunity for questions and answers. We are striving for a service where:
- A strong evidence-based approach achieves results and delivers sustainable paid employment for people with learning disabilities in the city
- A clear model for measuring and delivery quality in supported employment is in place
- The pathway towards paid employment is based on the British Association of Supported Employment (BASE) model and working effectively
- Industry respected accreditation for service delivery has been achieved
- Models of awareness training and support for employers are in place
- Robust knowledge of reasonable adjustments and ability to be able to secure additional support to get a paid job if required
- Strength based approaches for job seekers and employers are standard practice The formal business case to proceed with procurement was granted approval from Plymouth City Councils Cabinet on 22/01/2025.
To express an interest in attending any of these sessions, please e-mail Fiona.gordon@plymouth.gov.uk in order that you can be included in the meeting register. The link to the virtual events will be sent to you prior to the event.
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