Employment Support for Disadvantaged Groups in Northamptonshire LEP Area
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS · Awarded contract
AwardedEmployment Support for Disadvantaged Groups in Northamptonshire LEP Area
Awarded 30 Jan 2017
Awarded30 Jan 2017
Value£2,932,721.00
SupplierWorking Links (Employment) Ltd
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 6y 9mo ago3y term
Awarded 30 Jan 2017Expired 31 Jan 2020
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The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to Working Links (Employment) Ltd for reducing the number of working-age people with multiple barriers claiming key out-of-work benefits by supporting them into sustained employment, thereby reducing pressure on public services and breaking the cycle of dependency.
The provision addresses holistic needs and links individuals to economic opportunities in the Northamptonshire LEP area, with a focus on Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, and Northampton where unemployment and inactivity are higher.
Attendance is voluntary for participants.
The contract value is AUD 2,932,721.
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