The Jobs Guarantee - RFP
FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT LIMITEDEstimated Value
£1 – £0
Deadline
22 June 2026
Published
12 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Fedcap is exploring the opportunity to deliver the National Jobs Guarantee Scheme Grant released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Jobs Guarantee is a national employment programme designed to support young people aged 18-24 who have been unemployed and claiming Universal Credit for 18 months or more.
It aims to break the cycle of long-term unemployment by offering every eligible participant a guaranteed, fully funded six month paid job, alongside tailored support to help them succeed and progress. Delivered by specialist Delivery Partners, the programme focuses on an employment-first approach, where young people move quickly into real jobs rather than extended pre-employment training. Partners work closely with local employers to source suitable roles -funded for up to 25 hours per week at the relevant minimum wage - and match participants based on their skills, interests, and needs.
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Fedcap is inviting specialist organisations to deliver the National Jobs Guarantee Scheme, a DWP-funded employment programme that places young people aged 18-24 who have been long-term unemployed into guaranteed six-month paid jobs. As a Delivery Partner, you would recruit participants, work with local employers to find suitable roles, and provide tailored support to help young people succeed in work and progress their careers.
Requirements
- Ability to work with young people aged 18-24 who have been unemployed and claiming Universal Credit for 18 months or more
- Capability to recruit and support participants throughout a six-month employment programme
- Established relationships or ability to develop relationships with local employers to source job opportunities
- Ability to match participants to roles based on their skills, interests, and needs
- Experience delivering employment support and progression services
- Capacity to manage DWP grant funding and reporting requirements
- No specific certifications mentioned — check full tender documents for mandatory qualifications
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Recruit eligible young people (aged 18-24, long-term unemployed on Universal Credit for 18+ months) onto the programme
- Source and secure job placements with local employers (up to 25 hours per week at relevant minimum wage)
- Match individual participants to suitable employment based on their skills, interests, and support needs
- Provide tailored support to help participants succeed in their roles during the six-month employment period
- Support participant progression beyond the initial six-month job placement
- Manage employer relationships and coordinate with employers throughout the delivery cycle
- Monitor and report on programme outcomes and DWP grant usage
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) — you will need to submit a detailed bid outlining how you would deliver the programme, not just express interest. Look for the full tender documents which will include scoring criteria, financial requirements, and detailed delivery specifications.
- 2The 'employment-first approach' is key — the buyer wants quick job entry with minimal pre-employment training, so emphasise your ability to rapidly place people into real work rather than lengthy training programmes.
- 3Check whether Fedcap is the procuring body or the prime contractor — this affects whether you bid directly to DWP or to Fedcap as a subcontractor. The full tender will clarify the contract structure.
- 4Universal Credit eligibility and the '18-month unemployed' criterion are strict participant eligibility gates — you must demonstrate you understand how to identify and verify eligible young people and have systems to do this.
- 5This is a fully government-funded scheme, so expect detailed performance metrics, regular reporting, audit requirements, and safeguarding obligations typical of DWP-funded programmes. Budget time and resource for compliance.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider partnering with established local employers before you bid — having confirmed job placements or letters of support from employers significantly strengthens your proposal. SMEs often win by demonstrating deep local employer networks rather than size.
- If you lack employer connections, look for consortium opportunities with larger employment services providers, recruitment agencies, or local business networks that can provide the job sourcing element while you deliver participant support.
- DWP programmes heavily weight social value and local impact — clearly articulate how your delivery will benefit the local community, create genuine employment outcomes (not just placements), and support progression into sustainable careers beyond the six months.
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FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT LIMITEDKey Dates
Published
12 June 2026
Submission deadline
22 June 2026
Notice type
Contract
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