Executive Mayor’s Employment Fund (MEF)
Buyer: London Borough of Croydon
- Published
- 30 July 2026
- Submission deadline
- 11 September 2026
- Estimated value
- £950,000
- Place of performance
- UKI62
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Documents
- 2
- Notice number
- 072085-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f291
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 79414000Human resources management consultancy services
- 79600000Recruitment services
- 79610000Placement services of personnel
- 80530000Vocational training services
Description
Croydon continues to experience above-average unemployment and persistent economic inactivity, despite being home to one of the largest working-age populations in London. The borough’s labour market is characterised by high youth unemployment in certain wards, concentrations of low-paid and insecure work, a significant proportion of residents with long-term health conditions, and marked inequalities in access to opportunity by geography, ethnicity, gender and disability. The MEF has been designed to respond to these challenges by investing in programmes that help residents to move into, remain in and progress within good work. The Fund is aligned with the Council’s emerging Employment and Skills Plan and Adult Education Skills Plan, which set out a long-term strategy for mapping the journey from learning to earning, identifying gaps in progression, and strengthening cross-sector partnerships to reduce economic inactivity and improve access to training, qualifications and meaningful work. The MEF also supports the Mayor’s Business Plan Outcome 2, which is that Croydon should be a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning. The purpose of the MEF is to support Croydon …
Lots (8)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sub-Lot 1a Youth Provision | 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services | £100,000 |
| 2 | Sub Lot 1b Youth Provision | 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services | £100,000 |
| 3 | Sub-Lot 1c Youth Provision | 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services | £150,000 |
| 4 | Lot 2 : Care Experienced Young People (CEYP) | 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services | £150,000 |
| 5 | Sub-Lot 3a Homelessness Support | 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services | £100,000 |
| 6 | Sub-Lot 3b Homelessness Support | 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services | £100,000 |
| 7 | Sub-Lot 3c Homelessness Support | 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services | £150,000 |
| 8 | Lot 4 Veterans Support | 79414000 Human resources management consultancy services | £100,000 |
Official publications
- FTS · 072085-2026 · 30 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 11 September 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £950,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is London Borough of Croydon (United Kingdom).
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