DWP – Training the Unemployed in 2021
Flexible Support Fund Dynamic Purchasing System 2
New £250m DWP Fund for Employability Training
The DPS2 opened for applications on 20th September 2021, and will replace the existing Provision of Work Focused Activities DPS, which was established by the DWP in 2016 to support the training of unemployed.
The programme will come with various changes, aimed at updating the current DPS and making it fit for purpose. The DWP have taken supplier feedback on board and hope that the DPS2 will help them to further engage with SME’s and VCSE organisations.
What are the Aims for FSF DPS2?
The aims for FSF DPS are to meet the needs of the Jobcentre Plus and their customers in a responsive, accessible way. The programme will fund Training Providers who can assist the unemployed on the pathway towards or into employment.
The programme will run until 2025 and support is available for both accredited and non-accredited provision across all areas of England, Scotland and Wales. Contracts of up to £499,999 will be available for priority activities including:
- Engagement and Motivation
- Supporting the Hardest to Help
- Removing Barriers
- Job-search Skills
- Skills for Work
- Vocational Skills
- In work support
How can ESS help?
If you chose to engage with ESS, you’d have the benefit of working with a team of quality assured bid writers who have over 20 years’ experience of successfully winning business, including DWP contracts. Our Bid Writing team have helped 100’s of providers in achieving approved supplier status on the DPS1, and look forward to replicating that work when accreditation opens on the DPS2. Contact us today to register your interest for this fund and our support services.
