In light of the new DWP Work Programme approach, Centre for Cities has released a report reviewing this and trying to see whether geographical mobility for jobs is a factor.
The report in pdf format can be downloaded here. More information is here.
Not read it in detail myself so I’d be interested in hearing any feedback anyone has on it.
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18.Aug.11 
DWP Work Programme 
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A number of presentations have been made from across the region related to how worklessness is being tackled.
The presentations are attached here for your information.
Place Based Approaches to Worklessness M Taylor Jan 2011
Summary of Policy relevant to Tackling Worklessness
THIRD SECTOR & THE WORK PROGRAMME
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05.Apr.11 DWP Work Programme, Worklessness Comments (0)
The successful bidders to deliver the Work Programme in North East Lincolnshire have been announced.
They are G4S (private sector) and Newcastle College Group (public sector).
(full list here http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/work-programme-preferred-bidders-april2011.pdf ).
The Community Investment Team will be contacting the suppliers to arrange a meeting. Any questions you may have related to this please send either direct to Andrea at CIT or via Karl Elliott at VANEL.
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05.Apr.11 DWP Work Programme Comments (0)
The DWP Work Programme is a new approach to Welfare to Work for the UK (see previous posts). The process is well underway to select the prime contractors and get the programme up and running.
Last Thursday (6 Jan) there was a briefing event in Leeds with the identified preferred bidding organisations. Various information from that event is available below.
There are now 17 preferred supplier organisations (at least 1 of which will not be bidding for the North East Lincolnshire region). Each of these organisations has to submit their completed tender in February 2011 ready to begin delivery to get the programme up and running by Summer 2011.
It appears that most of these preferred suppliers have now completed their Expression of Interest phase for finding partners/sub-contractors. Of course you may decide it is appropriate to contact the suppliers direct anyway to ensure they are aware of your organisation.
Once the suppliers have been selected as prime contractors there will be two providers in our area, both delivering in a competitive environment. Logically these prime suppliers will need to understand the local environment and local organisations to deliver effectively. It may be appropriate at a later date for these prime to meet local organisations from our sector to establish local relationships.
In the meantime if you need to understand the programme more…
Main info page on DWP regarding the Work Programme
The main prospectus of background info
List of 17 approved, preferred suppliers (from the suppliers page on DWP)
(note that Maximus is not bidding for North East Lincolnshire area)
The Invitation to Tender supplied to the bidders contains the most detailed information available about the proposed programme
Presentations from 7 Jan event:
(presentations were made to the preferred suppliers about regional issues)
Humber presentation
Leeds City Region presentation (part 1)
Leeds presentation (part 2)
York & North Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
10.Jan.11 DWP Work Programme Comments (0)
The preferred suppliers for the Work Programme have been named by DWP (Department for Work and Pensions). In most regions there are approximately 15 suppliers – mostly large private sector companies apart from BTCV and Groundwork.
Here is a link to the list of suppliers. You will find names and telephone numbers on the list.
www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/erss-preferred-suppliers.pdf
It is suggested that you now make contact so that you can make a case for local voluntary organisations which wish to consider sub-contracting for delivery of parts of the Work Programme.
Keep in mind that the Merlin Standard should govern the relationship between prime contractors and sub-contractors. It is potentially a powerful code of conduct. You can find it at http://www.navca.org.uk/localvs/lcp/news/merlinstandard.htm
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07.Dec.10 DWP Work Programme Comments (0)
The DWP Work Programme was again discussed at the TSF Regeneration Working Group meeting (2nd Nov) and we will continue to provide updates through this website and at meetings as necessary.
Link to the DWP Work Programme page is here.
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02.Nov.10 DWP Work Programme Comments (0)
A4e have been circulating information related to the DWP “Work Programme”. A4e are seeking worklessness providers in Yorkshire & the Humber.
A4e have a dedicated website area related to partnerships for the Work Programme. Visit it here : http://mya4e.com/4-Partners/the_work_programme
From their email:
The Work Programme
A4e Work Programme Partnership Applications have been launched and we are currently seeking Work Programme Partners in Y&H – full details are at http://www.mya4e.com/4-Partners
To meet DWP timeframes we have application deadlines approaching for:
We are also holding Y&H Work Programme Partnership Events in:
We believe that the Work Programme will offer A4e and our Partners a fantastic opportunity to deliver better and more innovative services to a greater number of people and hope you will be interested in joining the journey with us!
Download : invitation & proforma
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15.Sep.10 DWP Work Programme, Worklessness Comments (0)
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