Important News for Providers of Low Value Welfare To Work Training

We are modernising the way we procure Low Value Welfare to Work Training

Dear Provider,

You may currently provide, or may in the future wish to provide Low Value Provision (LVP) for Welfare to Work related training. LVP is defined as one-off training requirements up to a value of £50k. Requirements can vary from as little as a single day's training to a number of week's activity (often leading to a relevant qualification) with a value ranging from £100 to several thousand pounds.

At present DWP relies on paper based processes for undertaking this activity and we believe that better use of our existing technologies can help achieve efficiencies for both ourselves and our suppliers.

From the 22 March 2010 the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be changing the way it procures LVP for Welfare to Work related training. Following a pilot in three Jobcentre Plus regions (North West, Yorkshire and the Humber and East Midlands), we are now rolling out a new system known as Request for Quotation in the remaining regions in England and in Scotland and Wales.

To enable you to bid for and supply LVP, providers will need to complete an on-line application form that once lodged with us will remain current for 12 months or until your circumstances change, whichever is the earliest. This information will enable us to send requests for quote directly to you and for you then to respond electronically to us. As part of your application you will need to tell us the counties that you wish to deliver training in and the kinds of training that you can provide.

Further guidance on the new process and instructions on accessing the application form is now available.

Regards
Matthew Barker
Commercial Solutions