Award of Employment Support Pilot Contracts by West Midlands Combined Authority
West Midlands Combined Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Employment Support Pilot Contracts by West Midlands Combined Authority
Awarded 28 Jun 2018
Awarded28 Jun 2018
Value£4,000,000.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5y 4mo ago3y term
Awarded 28 June 2018Expired 27 June 2021
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West Midlands Combined Authority awarded contracts to Redditch United in the Community, Reed in Partnership, Rathbone Training, PET-XI TRAINING LIMITED, Walsall College, Advance Housing, Support and Employment, Steps To Work (Walsall) Ltd, and The Shaw Trust Limited for the delivery of the Employment Support Pilot, a three-year programme commencing June 2018 aimed at tackling unemployment and low pay in local communities.
The programme supports individuals to engage with targeted employability support, raise community aspirations, and transition into sustainable employment.
Contracts were awarded across nine geographic lots, with a maximum of three lots per organisation to ensure a mix of providers and test different customer journey solutions.
The total contract value is AUD 4,000,000.
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Award of Employment Support Pilot Contracts by West Midlands Combined Authority
Won by Redditch United in the Community,Reed in Partnership,Rathbone Training,PET-XI TRAINING LIMITED,Walsall College,Advance Housing, Support and Employment,Steps To Work (Walsall) Ltd,The Shaw Trust Limited,Remploy Limited · West Midlands Combined Authority
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