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Berkshire Connect to Work Programme

Wokingham Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Wokingham Borough Council

Buyer Address: Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, UKJ11, RG40 1BN, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Mr Keith Robertson

Contact Email: keith.robertson@wokingham.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +441182379133

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
7666780.0 GBP
Published
13 Nov 2025, 11:24
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
25 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
24 Nov 2028, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
80521000 - Training programme services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Palladium International Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The commissioning of a Supported employment service using both models of Supported Employment (Individual Placement and Support and Supported Employment Quality Framework) for eligible and suitable participants.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Berkshire Connect to Work Programme

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