Employment Support for Ex-Offenders in Birmingham & Solihull
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS · Awarded contract
AwardedEmployment Support for Ex-Offenders in Birmingham & Solihull
Awarded 26 Apr 2015
Awarded26 Apr 2015
Value£344,760.00
SupplierAvanta Enterprise Ltd
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 10y 6mo ago1y term
Awarded 26 Apr 2015Expired 25 Apr 2016
About
The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to Avanta Enterprise Ltd for employment support services in Birmingham and Solihull.
The provision aimed to address employability issues related to a claimant's conviction, enabling them to compete more effectively in the employment market.
It targeted pre-Work Programme claimants receiving welfare-to-work benefits such as Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) from day one of their claim.
The contract value was AUD 344,760.
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