Employability Support Programme Tender

Some of you may be aware that Welsh Government will be publishing the first of a series of calls for tenders this week for organisations to lead on the deliver of Employment Support Services across 4 regions of Wales. The budget is expected to be in the region of £68 million + each year and the contract will run from March 2027 to March 2032.

There is a focus on consortium bidding and social value and therefore it is likely that consortiums that include small local providers and social enterprises will be positively viewed. Therefore, we would encourage any of you working around the theme of employability to consider how you could still become part of the supply chain. For more information go to https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005409-2026.

At Social Firms Wales we have been made aware of some Expression of Interest Opportunities listed below-

Fedcap

Fedcap say: Within the attached RFP, there is full details of the opportunity, the service requirements, and the application process.  We welcome proposals from organisations with relevant experience and insight and from those who can bring innovative, effective approaches to supporting people in custody and the community. 

The closing date for this RFP is 2:00pm on Tuesday 24th March 2026

We will be holding a digital information session, co-hosted with Elite Supported Employment Agency, on Friday 20th March at 10:00am to discuss further about this opportunity and welcome all to attend. Please email [email protected] if you wish to join us by Thursday 19th March at12:00 Noon to confirm your attendance.

If you have any questions or require clarification on any aspect of the RFP, please do not hesitate to get in touch via [email protected]

Fedcap Employment Limited Request for Proposal (RFP) - Word File

People Plus

People Plus say: We welcome expressions of interest from likeminded organisations that work with young adults across North, Mid, South West and South East Wales. If you would like to express your interest, follow the link below or scan the QR code. Please complete the EOI by 5pm Friday 20th March.

https://peopleplus.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bEHWL8lte5e4pRY

Turas Nua

Turas Nua say: Turas Nua, part of the FRS Co-Op, is currently exploring partnership opportunities with organisations in Wales ahead of an upcoming procurement process for the delivery of employment support services across four regions.

We are particularly interested in partnering with organisations that bring:

·                Strong local knowledge and community connections

·                Experience supporting people facing barriers to employment

·                Specialist services that complement a holistic employment support model

We are particularly interested in partnering with organisations that bring:

·                Strong local knowledge and community connections

·                Experience supporting people facing barriers to employment

·                Specialist services that complement a holistic employment support model

If you’re interested in partnering with us, please complete a short Expression of Interest to register your details. Email your completed forms to [email protected]

The deadline for returns of all EOIs is 5:00 p.m. Friday, 20 March 2026

Expression of interest (EOI) form - Word File