Job search services

Tender description

Ealing Council is the Lead Authority and is procuring Work and Health Programme (WHP) services on behalf of itself and the London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow (Participating Authorities). The intention of the WHP services is to support individuals with a disability, who are long-term unemployed and some early access groups to find and sustain work. WHP shall replace the services provided under Work Choice and Work Programme. The aim in addition to helping individuals to find work is to integrate WHP with local services and health provisions so the service users receive coordinated, holistic support to improve their health and well being, and support the principle of localism by ensuring that it meets local priorities and reflects local needs. The Lead Authority is procuring the WHP services on behalf of itself and the Participating Authorities named in II.1.4. 1 contract is to be awarded under which the services are provided to the Lead Authority and Participating Authorities. The Lead Authority will have a back to back agreement with the Participating Authorities which will govern the in-contract provision. The Services are social services governed by Section 7 Chapter 3 PCR 2015. The procedure adopted followed a procedure similar to the Competitive Dialogue Procedure. The Authorities were free to determine the procedure used.