Employment Support for Unemployed and Inactive Individuals in Swindon and Wiltshire
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS · Awarded contract
AwardedEmployment Support for Unemployed and Inactive Individuals in Swindon and Wiltshire
Awarded 21 Nov 2016
Awarded21 Nov 2016
Value£2,700,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 6y 12mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 21 Nov 2016Expired 20 Nov 2019
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The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to Working Links (Employment) Limited for voluntary employment support aimed at moving unemployed and inactive individuals in target groups into sustained employment across the Swindon and Wiltshire unitary authority areas, co-terminous with the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership area.
The provision involved engaging participants and delivering a package of help to address barriers to employment.
The contract value was AUD 2,700,000.
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